FIU vs Sam Houston State Basketball Odds

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The Panthers will play the Bearkats on Thursday, February 26th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 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, FIU and Sam Houston State are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, February 26th, 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, FIU currently has a 96.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Sam Houston State is 98.67.
  • Away FIU - FIU starts this game with a 2-8 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the C-USA Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State meets FIU boasting a 10-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the C-USA Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - FIU currently ranks 6th (0.357) in the C-USA Conference, with Sam Houston State now standing 2nd (0.667) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 C-USA Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - FIU has a 0.480 overall win percentage, with Sam Houston State matching up with a 0.692 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - FIU currently possesses 12-13 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Sam Houston State has tallied a 18-8 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, FIU 12-13 faces off against Sam Houston State 18-8, February 26th.

Conference records crucial for tournament seeds as FIU 5-9, Sam Houston 10-5.

FIU with a win streak, Sam Houston with a 2-game win streak. 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 Panthers at Bearkats Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

FIU		Favorite

Sam Houston State
+5.5 -102 BetMGM
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-5.5 -118 BetMGM
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Sam Houston State has a -5.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. FIU has a +5.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM OH. FIU is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
161.5 o -110 BetMGM
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161.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 161.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 161.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

FIU		Favorite

Sam Houston State
+220 BetMGM
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-275 BetMGM
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Sam Houston State is the -275 moneyline favorite. Risk $275 to win $100 on Sam Houston State at BetMGM. FIU is the +220 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $220 on FIU. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the FIU vs Sam Houston State College Basketball game on Thursday, February 26th, 2026?

Sam Houston State is a -5.5 -118 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while FIU is a +5.5 -102 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the FIU vs Sam Houston State College Basketball game on Thursday, February 26th, 2026?

The best over line is 161.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 161.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the FIU vs Sam Houston State College Basketball game on Thursday, February 26th, 2026?

Sam Houston State is a -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and FIU is a +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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FIU
Sam Houston State
2/26/26 9:00pm EST
+5.5 -102-5.5 -118
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Underdog FIU - FIU bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A +5.5 FIU underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A -5.5 Sam Houston State favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

FIU at Sam Houston State Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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FIU
Sam Houston State
First to 5 Points
2/26/26 9:00pm EST
+105-145Bet
FIU
Sam Houston State
First to 10 Points
2/26/26 9:00pm EST
+110-155Bet
FIU
Sam Houston State
First to 15 Points
2/26/26 9:00pm EST
+120-165Bet
FIU
Sam Houston State
Game to Overtime
2/26/26 9:00pm EST
Yes +875No -5000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - FIU, Sam Houston State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Sam Houston State22-110.66713-16-913-7+40.650L1
FIU15-170.46912-63-108-12+90.400L1

FIU & 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.

FIU Championship Odds

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Sam Houston State Championship Odds

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FIU & Sam Houston State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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

  1. 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 Thursday, February 26th, 2026 at 9:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the FIU vs Sam Houston State Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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