Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston State Basketball Odds

The Owls will play the Bearkats on Wednesday, January 21st, 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, Kennesaw State and Sam Houston State are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 21st, 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, Kennesaw State currently has a 98.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Sam Houston State is 97.67.
Away Kennesaw State - Kennesaw State starts this game with a 3-3 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 Kennesaw State boasting a 5-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the C-USA Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Kennesaw State currently ranks 3rd (0.571) in the C-USA Conference, with Sam Houston State now standing 4th (0.429) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 C-USA Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Kennesaw State has a 0.667 overall win percentage, with Sam Houston State matching up with a 0.611 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Kennesaw State currently possesses 12-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Sam Houston State has tallied a 11-7 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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Hocus pocus, Kennesaw State faces Sam Houston State on January 21st, 2026. Both teams have similar overall standings this season.

Kennesaw State has a slight edge in conference standings, but anything can happen. 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 Owls at Bearkats Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Kennesaw State	Favorite Sam Houston State
+5.5 -110 BetMGM Bet	-5.5 -110 BetMGM Bet

Sam Houston State has a -5.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Kennesaw State has a +5.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Kennesaw State 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
163.5 o -115 BetMGM Bet	163.5 u -105 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 163.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 163.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Kennesaw State	Favorite Sam Houston State
+190 BetMGM Bet	-235 BetMGM Bet

Sam Houston State is the -235 moneyline favorite. Risk $235 to win $100 on Sam Houston State at BetMGM. Kennesaw State is the +190 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $190 on Kennesaw State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston State College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026?

Sam Houston State is a -5.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Kennesaw State is a +5.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston State College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026?

The best over line is 163.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 163.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston State College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026?

Sam Houston State is a -235 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Kennesaw State is a +190 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Kennesaw State Sam Houston State 1/21/26 7:30pm EST	+5.5 -110 -5.5 -110

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Underdog Kennesaw State - Kennesaw State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +5.5 Kennesaw State 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 $90.91 at -110 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.

Kennesaw State at Sam Houston State Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Kennesaw State Sam Houston State First to 5 Points 1/21/26 7:30pm EST	-102 -135 Bet
Kennesaw State Sam Houston State First to 10 Points 1/21/26 7:30pm EST	+105 -145 Bet
Kennesaw State Sam Houston State First to 15 Points 1/21/26 7:30pm EST	+110 -155 Bet
Kennesaw State Sam Houston State Game to Overtime 1/21/26 7:30pm EST	Yes +825 No -3000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Kennesaw State, Sam Houston State
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Sam Houston State	16-8	0.667	9-1	5-7	8-5	+5	0.615	L1
Kennesaw State	14-9	0.609	10-1	3-6	6-6	+6.5	0.500	L1

Kennesaw State & Sam Houston State Futures Odds

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Kennesaw State Championship Odds

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Sam Houston State Championship Odds

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How to Bet on the Game

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

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