The Sam Houston State Bearkats (6-5) are underdogs (+3.5) as they attempt to extend a four-game win streak when they host the Abilene Christian Wildcats (8-2) at 9:30 PM ET on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. The game airs on ESPN+. The matchup has a point total of 141.5.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian | -3.5 | -108 | -112 | 141.5 | -106 | -114 | -168 | 142 |
Computer Picks
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston State (+3.5) | Under (141.5) | Abilene Christian 72 Sam Houston State 69 |
Total Facts
- The Wildcats and their opponents have totaled at least 141.5 points — this matchup’s over/under — in three of 10 outings (30%) this year.
- In nine of 11 games (81.8%) this year, Sam Houston State and its opponents have combined to score more than 141.5 points.
- The Wildcats and the Bearkats combine to average 13.7 more points per game than the total of 141.5 set for this game.
- Opponents of the two teams average a combined 8.7 fewer points per game (132.8) than this game’s total of 141.5 points.
- The average point total for Wildcats games this year is 10.2 less points than the over/under of 141.5 in this matchup.
- The average total for Bearkats games this year is 15.1 more points than the point total of 141.5 in this outing.
Abilene Christian Betting Information
- Against the spread, Abilene Christian has been strong this season, posting a 6-1 record.
- When favored by at least 3.5 points, the Wildcats have fared well against the spread, compiling a 3-0 record.
- The Wildcats have combined with their opponents to go over the total in 2 of 7 contests this season, a rate of 28.6%
Sam Houston State Betting Information
- The Bearkats have a 5-3 record against the spread, covering in 62.5% of their games.
- When they are at least 3.5-point underdogs, the Bearkats have fared well, going 1-0 against the spread.
- In 4 out of Bearkats 8 games this year, (50%) the teams have combined to hit the over.
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2020 | Abilene Christian | -4 | 140.5 | -183 | +148 | Regular Season | 85-69 ABCHR |
| 1/22/2020 | Sam Houston State | -4.5 | 143 | -207 | +164 | Regular Season | 82-76 SMHO |
| 2/9/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 90-85 SMHO |
| 1/5/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 71-68 SMHO |
Abilene Christian Leaders
- The Wildcats scoring leader is Coryon Mason, who averages 10.5 per contest to go with 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists.
- Joe Pleasant is Abilene Christian’s leading rebounder, pulling down 5.8 per game, while Reggie Miller is its best passer, distributing 3.5 assists in each contest.
- Clay Gayman makes more threes per game than any other member of the Wildcats, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 1.2 per contest.
- Miller is the Wildcats leader in steals, averaging 2.4 steals per game, while Kolton Kohl leads them in blocks with 0.8 per contest.
Sam Houston State Leaders
- Zach Nutall puts up 20.4 points and 5.5 rebounds per game for the Bearkats, enough to make him the top scorer and rebounder on the squad.
- Sam Houston State’s assist leader is Bryce Monroe with 3.0 per game. He also records 8.5 points per game and tacks on 1.4 rebounds per game.
- Demarkus Lampley connects on more threes per game than any other member of the Bearkats, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a rate of 2.9 per outing.
- Javion May (1.4 steals per game) and Tristan Ikpe (0.8 blocks per game) lead the Bearkats in steals and blocks, respectively.
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