Sam Houston State vs Liberty Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Sam Houston State vs Liberty Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 8th, at the Liberty Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bearkats’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Flames’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Sam Houston State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Liberty

-Recent betting trends in games played between Sam Houston State and Liberty

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bearkats and Flames.

Sam Houston State is Struggling

Sam Houston State is really struggling, and although the last couple of games haven’t been blowouts, they have still lost. Two games ago against Louisiana Tech, they ended up losing 66-61, and in the last game against FIU, they lost 85-82. They even were able to force overtime, but they just didn’t make enough shots late. Lamar Wilkerson was the top player for Sam Houston State, putting up 21 points and three rebounds. There were five different players that ended up putting up 11 points. 

Sam Houston State comes into this game with an 18-5 record and they have gone 14-6 against the spread. Sam Houston State is averaging 76.6 points while their defense is giving up 77 points per agme. The offense is ranked 115th in the league while the defense is ranked 332nd. Lamer Wilkerson is averaging 19.4 points while shooting 47.7 percent from the field. There are three different players that are averaging 11.7 points per game. 

Liberty Looks for Second Straight Win

Liberty is coming off a victory and they are looking for another victory in this game. Liberty faced off against Louisiana Tech in the last game and they scored 77 points and they ended up winning by 23 points. Taeolon Porter put up 16 points, four rebounds, and three assists. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. Two games against Jacksonville State, Liberty scored 61 points and that led to the 11 point victory. 

Liberty comes into this game with an 18-5 record overall and they have gone 14-6 against the spread. Liberty is averaging 77.6 points while their defense is giving up 61.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 95th in the league while the defense is ranked 9th in the league. Kaden Metheny is having a strong season and he’s averaging 12.7 points while shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 39 percent from behind the three point line.

Why Liberty Will Beat Sam Houston State 

• Sam Houston State has lost each of its last six games against the Conference USA.
• Liberty has won 38 of its last 43 games at Liberty Arena (Lynchburg) against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Sam Houston State has lost the first half in seven of its last nine road games.

Sam Houston State vs Liberty Prediction

Liberty is going to have no issue getting the job done in this game. Liberty gave up only 61.8 points per game and they are going to step up again here. Even against a good Sam Houston State team that has a good offense they are going to step up here. Liberty is going to finish with at least 85 points, and they will end up cruising here to a victory. Back Liberty against the spread to cash.