The Hilltoppers will play the Bearkats on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024. 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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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Western Kentucky and Sam Houston State are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, Western Kentucky currently has a 100.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Sam Houston State is 98.00.
- Away Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky starts this game with a 4-1 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the C-USA Conference for away team wins.
- Home Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State meets Western Kentucky boasting a 5-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the C-USA Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Western Kentucky currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the C-USA Conference, with Sam Houston State now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 C-USA Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Western Kentucky has a 0.800 overall win percentage, with Sam Houston State, matching up with a 0.500 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Western Kentucky currently possesses 12-3 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Sam Houston State has tallied a 8-8 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, wizards and witches, gather 'round for a magical clash on the court! On Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, Western Kentucky, with a 12-3 overall standing, will face off against Sam Houston State, who currently holds an 8-8 overall standing.
As we all know, the college basketball season is in full swing, and conference records are of the utmost importance. They will determine the seeds for the conference tournament. Both teams have a 1-0 C-USA Conference standing, adding an extra sprinkle of excitement to this enchanting encounter.
Western Kentucky has been on fire lately, winning their last 8 games in a row. Their opponents, Sam Houston State, have also been casting spells of success, winning their last 2 games. It's a battle of two teams riding high on their current streaks.
For all you wizards who wish to test your magical powers of prediction, review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay.
As you prepare for the spellbinding showdown, we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. So grab your wands, gather your potions, and let the game begin!
Best Hilltoppers at Bearkats Odds
| Underdog Western Kentucky | Favorite Sam Houston State |
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| Underdog Western Kentucky | Favorite Sam Houston State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Sam Houston State is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Western Kentucky is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 156 -110 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 156.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Sam Houston State is a -148 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Western Kentucky is a +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Western Kentucky
Sam Houston State
1/10/24 7:30pm EST | +2.5 -110-2.5 -110 |
Underdog Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Western Kentucky underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Sam Houston State favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Western Kentucky at Sam Houston 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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Western Kentucky
Sam Houston State
First to 5 Points
1/10/24 7:30pm EST | -110-125Bet |
Western Kentucky
Sam Houston State
First to 10 Points
1/10/24 7:30pm EST | -110-125Bet |
Western Kentucky
Sam Houston State
First to 15 Points
1/10/24 7:30pm EST | -105-135Bet |
Western Kentucky
Sam Houston State
Game to Overtime
1/10/24 7:30pm EST | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Western Kentucky | 22-12 | 0.647 | 12-2 | 6-7 | 8-8 | +5 | 0.500 | L1 |
| Sam Houston State | 21-12 | 0.636 | 12-2 | 7-9 | 13-3 | - | 0.813 | L1 |
Western Kentucky & 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.
Western Kentucky Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Western Kentucky YR: futures available
Sam Houston State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Sam Houston State YR: futures available
Western Kentucky & Sam Houston 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 Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston 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 Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 at 7:30 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 Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston 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.