Delaware vs Sam Houston State Basketball Odds

The Fightin' Blue Hens will play the Bearkats on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Delaware and Sam Houston State are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Delaware currently has a 96.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Sam Houston State is 95.67.
Away Delaware - Delaware starts this game with a 1-3 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins.
Home Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State meets Delaware boasting a 4-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the C-USA Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Delaware currently ranks 5th (0.333) in the C-USA Conference, with Sam Houston State now standing 7th (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 C-USA Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Delaware has a 0.357 overall win percentage, with Sam Houston State matching up with a 0.571 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Delaware currently possesses 5-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Sam Houston State has tallied a 8-6 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Delaware faces Sam Houston State on Thursday, January 8th, 2026.

Delaware 5-9 overall, 1-2 in conference. Sam Houston State 8-6 overall, 0-3 in conference. Conference records crucial for tournament seeds. Delaware won last game, Sam Houston State lost last 2 games. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Fightin' Blue Hens at Bearkats Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Delaware	Favorite Sam Houston State
+11.5 -105 BetMGM Bet	-11.5 -115 BetMGM Bet

Sam Houston State has a -11.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Delaware has a +11.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Delaware is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
144.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	144.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 144.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 144.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Delaware	Favorite Sam Houston State
+550 BetMGM Bet	-800 BetMGM Bet

Sam Houston State is the -800 moneyline favorite. Risk $800 to win $100 on Sam Houston State at BetMGM. Delaware is the +550 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $550 on Delaware. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Delaware vs Sam Houston State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 8th, 2026?

Sam Houston State is a -11.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Delaware is a +11.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Delaware vs Sam Houston State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 8th, 2026?

The best over line is 144.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 144.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Delaware vs Sam Houston State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 8th, 2026?

Sam Houston State is a -800 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Delaware is a +550 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Delaware Sam Houston State 1/08/26 7:30pm EST	+11.5 -105 -11.5 -115

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Underdog Delaware - Delaware bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +11.5 Delaware underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.

Favorite Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -11.5 Sam Houston State favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Delaware at Sam Houston State Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Delaware Sam Houston State First to 5 Points 1/08/26 7:30pm EST	+125 -175 Bet
Delaware Sam Houston State First to 10 Points 1/08/26 7:30pm EST	+155 -220 Bet
Delaware Sam Houston State First to 15 Points 1/08/26 7:30pm EST	+175 -250 Bet
Delaware Sam Houston State Game to Overtime 1/08/26 7:30pm EST	Yes +1200 No -10000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Delaware, Sam Houston State
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Sam Houston State	18-8	0.692	10-1	6-7	10-5	+4.5	0.667	W2
Delaware	9-17	0.346	4-9	4-7	5-10	+9.5	0.333	L1

Delaware & Sam Houston State Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Delaware Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Delaware YR: futures available

Sam Houston State Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Sam Houston State YR: futures available

Delaware & Sam Houston State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Delaware vs Sam Houston State College Basketball Game

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