The Sam Houston State Bearkats (22-6, 12-4 WAC) take on the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (19-10, 11-5) on Wednesday at William R. Johnson Coliseum. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sam Houston State vs. Stephen F. Austin odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Bearkats defeated Southern Utah 64-57 as 5.5-point home favorites on Saturday. Sam Houston State is currently on a 5-game winning streak and has won 9 of its last 10 games.
The Lumberjacks covered as 5-point home favorites in their 80-58 win over California Baptist on Sunday. Stephen F. Austin has won 2 games in a row and is 6-4 in its last 10 contests.
This will be the second meeting between Sam Houston State and Stephen F. Austin this season. The Bearkats pushed as 5-point home favorites in a 76-71 victory with the Over (135) connecting on Jan. 19.
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Sam Houston State at Stephen F. Austin odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:48 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Sam Houston State -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Stephen F. Austin -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Sam Houston State +1.5 (-115) | Stephen F. Austin -1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 131.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Sam Houston State at Stephen F. Austin picks and predictions
Prediction
Stephen F. Austin 71, Sam Houston State 68
Moneyline
With the Lumberjacks playing at home in this matchup, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN (-120) is the pick in this contest. The home team has won 5 of the last 6 meetings between these programs.
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Against the spread
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN -1.5 (-105) is the ideal choice as the Lumberjacks are 12-3 at home this season and this isn’t a massive spread. If you’re confident in Stephen F. Austin winning, taking the spread has better value than the moneyline in this game.
The Lumberjacks are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games against a team with a winning record and are 10-4-2 ATS in their 16 conference games this season.
Over/Under
BET OVER 132.5 (-110).
The Bearkats and Lumberjacks average a combined 150.5 points per game and both teams convert 38 percent or more of their 3-point attempts.
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