Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston State Basketball Odds

The Blue Raiders will play the Bearkats on Wednesday, February 18th, 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, Middle Tennessee and Sam Houston State are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, February 18th, 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, Middle Tennessee currently has a 96.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Sam Houston State is 98.33.
  • Away Middle Tennessee - Middle Tennessee starts this game with a 3-7 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the C-USA Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State meets Middle Tennessee boasting a 9-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the C-USA Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Middle Tennessee currently ranks 5th (0.429) in the C-USA Conference, with Sam Houston State now standing 2nd (0.643) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 C-USA Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Middle Tennessee has a 0.480 overall win percentage, with Sam Houston State matching up with a 0.680 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Middle Tennessee currently possesses 12-13 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Sam Houston State has tallied a 17-8 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Middle Tennessee faces off against Sam Houston State on Wednesday.

Middle Tennessee at 12-13 overall battles Sam Houston State at 17-8. College basketball conference records will determine tournament seeds.

Middle Tennessee at 6-8 C-USA, Sam Houston State at 9-5 C-USA. Middle Tennessee on a losing streak, Sam Houston State on a winning 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. Be there or be square!

Best Blue Raiders at Bearkats Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Middle Tennessee
Favorite

Sam Houston State
Sam Houston State has a -3.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Middle Tennessee has a +3.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Middle Tennessee is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 151.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 151.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Middle Tennessee
Favorite

Sam Houston State
Sam Houston State is the -185 moneyline favorite. Risk $185 to win $100 on Sam Houston State at BetMGM. Middle Tennessee is the +150 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $150 on Middle Tennessee. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston State College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026?

Sam Houston State is a -3.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Middle Tennessee is a +3.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston State College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026?

The best over line is 151.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 151.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston State College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026?

Sam Houston State is a -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Middle Tennessee is a +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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

A +3.5 Middle Tennessee underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.

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

A -3.5 Sam Houston State favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Middle Tennessee at Sam Houston State Prop Bets

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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Middle Tennessee, Sam Houston State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Sam Houston State22-120.64713-16-1013-7+40.650L2
Middle Tennessee17-150.53111-45-811-9+60.550L1

Middle Tennessee & Sam Houston State Futures Odds

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Middle Tennessee Championship Odds

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

Sam Houston State Championship Odds

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Middle Tennessee & Sam Houston State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

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  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 Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston State Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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