New Mexico State Aggies Favored to Defeat Sam Houston State Bearkats in Thursday Night Matchup
The Sam Houston State Bearkats are set to face the New Mexico State Aggies in a matchup on Thursday night. The Bearkats, currently 7-6, are looking to secure their second
Game outlook
The Sam Houston State Bearkats are set to face the New Mexico State Aggies in a matchup on Thursday night. The Bearkats, currently 7-6, are looking to secure their second consecutive win after defeating Dallas. Meanwhile, the Aggies, also 7-6, are coming off a victory against University of The Southwest. Sam Houston State holds a perfect 5-0 record against New Mexico State. Despite this, New Mexico State is the betting favorite with a -2 opening line that has remained steady. For more insight and predictions on the outcome of this game, continue reading.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bearkats +110 | Aggies -130
Spread: Bearkats +2 (-110) | Aggies -2 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Mexico St. will win straight-up is 57%.
Sam Houston St. Bearkats
Sam Houston State's basketball team is coming off a win against Dallas after a loss to Pittsburgh. They will look to break their two-game road losing streak and secure their first conference win when they play the Aggies. The team averages 81.2 points per game and had a strong offensive performance in their last game, shooting 59.4% from the field and 47.8% from three-point range. Cameron Huefner led the team with 20 points and eight rebounds in their last game. Defensively, the Bearkats have struggled, allowing 78.2 points per game. With a power ranking of 274, they are ranked 111th in offense and 334th in defense. The team has a record of 7-6 (3-7 ATS) this season. Their offensive stats include shooting 46.01% from the field, 67.76% from the free-throw line, and 39.57% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 46.94% from the field, 68.75% from the free-throw line, and 36.75% from three-point range. The Bearkats average 36.17 rebounds per game, 14.92 offensive assists, and 12.75 turnovers per game. They also average 35.17 defensive rebounds, 16.08 defensive assists, and 13.33 turnovers per game. For handicapping assistance, suggest trying their NCAAB betting picks.