The Bearkats will play the Hilltoppers on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025. The matchup takes place at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CBSSN.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025 college football season has begun, with Sam Houston State and Western Kentucky scheduled to matchup at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2024 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Sam Houston State had a 99.33 conference power ranking in the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Western Kentucky in the 2024 season was 97.00.
- Away Sam Houston State - At the end of the 2024 regular season, Sam Houston State had a 4-2 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the C-USA Conference for away team wins.
- Home Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky finished the 2024 regular season with a 5-1 record as a home team. They ranked 2nd in the C-USA Conference for home team wins in 2024.
- Points Scored - Sam Houston State wound up 5th (309) in the C-USA Conference, with Western Kentucky ranked 2nd (349) for points scored in the 2024 C-USA Conference.
- Points Against - Sam Houston State finished 10th (266) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Western Kentucky wound up 6th (345) in the 2024 C-USA Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Sam Houston State had a 10-3 regular season overall record, with Western Kentucky notching a 8-6 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Sam Houston State is ready to take on Western Kentucky in a fierce battle.
With Sam Houston coming off a 10-3 season and Western Kentucky at 8-6,
This game is sure to be a showdown you won't want to miss.
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Best Bearkats at Hilltoppers Odds
| Underdog Sam Houston State | Favorite Western Kentucky |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Sam Houston State | Favorite Western Kentucky |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Western Kentucky is a -10 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Sam Houston State is a +10 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 60.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 60.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Western Kentucky is a -375 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Sam Houston State is a +300 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Sam Houston State
Western Kentucky
8/23/25 7:00pm EDT | +10 -110-10 -110 |
Underdog Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +10 Sam Houston State underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 10. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.
Favorite Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -10 Western Kentucky favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 10. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Sam Houston State at Western Kentucky Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Sam Houston State
Western Kentucky
8/23/25 7:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 8 | Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 | WKU 31, SHSU 14 Elliott T. Bowers Stadium | Western Kentucky by 17 |
| 2023 Week 12 | Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky Saturday, November 18th, 2023 | WKU 28, SHSU 23 Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium | Western Kentucky by 5 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Sam Houston State | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Sam Houston State & Western Kentucky Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Sam Houston State Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Sam Houston State | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Western Kentucky | +100000 Bet |
Sam Houston State & Western Kentucky Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky | Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 1 | UNLV vs Sam Houston State | Friday, August 29th, 2025 9:30 pm EDT |
| Week 2 | Sam Houston State vs Hawaii | Saturday, September 6th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 4 | Sam Houston State vs Texas | Saturday, September 20th, 2025 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 6 | Sam Houston State vs New Mexico State | Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 9:00 pm EDT |
| Week 7 | Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State | Thursday, October 9th, 2025 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | UTEP vs Sam Houston State | Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Sam Houston State vs Louisiana Tech | Friday, October 31st, 2025 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Sam Houston State vs Oregon State | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 10:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Delaware vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 1:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Sam Houston State vs Middle Tennessee | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | FIU vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky | Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 1 | North Alabama vs Western Kentucky | Saturday, August 30th, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 2 | Western Kentucky vs Toledo | Saturday, September 6th, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Nevada vs Western Kentucky | Saturday, September 20th, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Western Kentucky vs Missouri State | Saturday, September 27th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 6 | Western Kentucky vs Delaware | Friday, October 3rd, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | FIU vs Western Kentucky | Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Western Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech | Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 12 | Middle Tennessee vs Western Kentucky | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Western Kentucky vs LSU | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 2:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other August 23, 2025 NCAAFB Games
- Kansas State vs Iowa State - 8/23/25 12:00pm EDT
- Idaho State vs UNLV - 8/23/25 4:00pm EDT
- Fresno State vs Kansas - 8/23/25 6:30pm EDT
- Stanford vs Hawaii - 8/23/25 7:30pm EDT