The Bearkats will play the Bears on Saturday, December 9th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
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Key Matchup Stats
The Sam Houston State and Missouri State basketball teams will play on Saturday, December 9th, 2023 as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Sam Houston State currently has a 99.00 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Missouri State is 96.67.
- Away Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State heads into this game with a 2-3 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the C-USA Conference for away team wins.
- Home Missouri State - Missouri State will host Sam Houston State sporting a 3-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Sam Houston State currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the C-USA Conference, with Missouri State now standing 2nd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Sam Houston State has a 0.556 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Missouri State, has a 0.667 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Sam Houston State has a 5-4 regular season overall record. Missouri State has notched a 6-3 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, wizards and witches, gather 'round for a magical basketball showdown! On Saturday, December 9th, 2023, the Sam Houston State Bearkats will take on the Missouri State Bears. Both teams have had a decent start to the 2023-24 season, with Sam Houston State standing at 5-4 overall and Missouri State at 6-3.
In the realm of college basketball, conference records hold great power. They determine the coveted seeds for the conference tournament. Currently, Sam Houston State holds a 0-0 standing in the C-USA Conference, while Missouri State stands at 1-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference.
The Bearkats seem to be riding a wave of success, having won their last game. On the other hand, the Bears have stumbled and lost their last two games. The fate of this battle hangs in the balance, and the outcome will shape the future of these teams.
For those brave enough to join the magical gambling realm, our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this majestic matchup. Place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers, and let the wizards of fate decide your destiny. But before you do, review each team's futures odds and current standings below, and may the magic be with you!
Note: This preview does not promote gambling but rather uses the mentioned platforms as examples for placing bets.
Best Bearkats at Bears Odds
| Underdog Sam Houston State | Favorite Missouri State |
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| Underdog Sam Houston State | Favorite Missouri State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Missouri State is a -6.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Sam Houston State is a +6.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Missouri State is a -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Sam Houston State is a +230 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Sam Houston State
Missouri State
12/09/23 7:00pm EST | +6.5 -110-6.5 -110 |
Underdog Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +6.5 Sam Houston State underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Missouri State - Missouri State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -6.5 Missouri State favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Sam Houston State at Missouri State 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.
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Sam Houston State
Missouri State
First to 5 Points
12/09/23 7:00pm EST | +105-145Bet |
Sam Houston State
Missouri State
First to 10 Points
12/09/23 7:00pm EST | +110-155Bet |
Sam Houston State
Missouri State
First to 15 Points
12/09/23 7:00pm EST | +120-165Bet |
Sam Houston State
Missouri State
Game to Overtime
12/09/23 7:00pm EST | Yes +1200No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| C-USA | ||||||||
| Sam Houston State | 21-12 | 0.636 | 12-2 | 7-9 | 13-3 | - | 0.813 | L1 |
| Missouri Valley | ||||||||
| Missouri State | 17-16 | 0.515 | 9-5 | 4-10 | 8-12 | +9 | 0.400 | L1 |
Sam Houston State & Missouri 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.
Sam Houston State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Sam Houston State YR: futures available
Missouri State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Missouri State YR: futures available
Sam Houston State & Missouri State Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Sam Houston State vs Missouri State College Basketball 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, December 9th, 2023 at 7:00 pm EST, 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 Basketball page, look for the Sam Houston State vs Missouri State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Sam Houston State vs Missouri State 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.