Liberty Favored to Take Down Struggling Sam Houston State in Conference USA Matchup
This Thursday, the Sam Houston State Bearkats will take on the Liberty Flames in an intriguing Conference USA matchup. Liberty is currently undefeated in conference play,
Game outlook
This Thursday, the Sam Houston State Bearkats will take on the Liberty Flames in an intriguing Conference USA matchup. Liberty is currently undefeated in conference play, while Sam Houston State is winless; the betting line is in Liberty's favor at -18.5. The game will kick off at 7:00 ET from Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, VA.
Game Info
When: Thursday, 10/5/2023 @ 7:00pm EST
Where: Williams Stadium Stadium Bearkats vs Flames Betting Odds Moneyline: Bearkats +650 | Flames -1,005
Spread: Bearkats +18.5 (-110) | Flames -18.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 46.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Liberty will win straight-up is 91%.
Sam Houston St. Bearkats
The Sam Houston State Bearkats have had a disappointing start to the season, currently starting with an 0-4 record in their 10th year under head coach K.C. Keeler. Most recently, the Bearkats dropped an overtime affair at home to conference opponent Jacksonville State, losing 35-28 after allowing a game-tying touchdown with only 13 seconds remaining. Leading the offense has been senior Keegan Shoemaker who has completed 56.5% of his passes for 476 yards and only 2-4 touchdown-to-interception ratio so far. The ground game has not been much help either, with leading rusher John Gentry accumulating 133 yards on 45 carries (3.0 YPC). The defense has been the main bright spot, currently ranked 55th in the country for allowing an average 25.0 points per game. However, Sam Houston State has given up game totals of 73 points over the last two weeks to Houston and Jacksonville State. In terms of yardage, the Bearkats are 49th, allowing 361.8 yards per contest.