Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky Prediction 2/20/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday,  February 20th, at the Diddle Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bearcats’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Hilltoppers’  recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Sam Houston State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Western Kentucky

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

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

Sam Houston State Looks for Third Straight Win

Sam Houston State has confidence right now and they have won two straight games. Sam Houston State faced off against Kennesaw State in the last game, and they scored 78 points on the way to the two-point victory. In the second half, they were outscored 48-30 but they still held on for the win. Lamar Wilerkson had a strong game putting up 25 points, five rebounds, and two assists. They have used a balanced attack this season and it’s going to need to be a balanced attack again here. 

Sam Houston State currently sits with a 10-16 record overall and they have gone 6-17 against the spread. Sam Houston State is averaging 75.7 points while their defense is giving up 75.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 133th in the league while the defense is ranked 294th. They are averaging only 2.77 blocks per game which is 272nd in the league. Lamar Wilkerson is averaging 19.7 points while shooting 47.7 percent from the field. 

Why Sam Houston State Will Beat Western Kentucky

• Sam Houston State has lost each of its last seven road games against Conference opponents.
• Western Kentucky has won 11 of its last 13 home games.
• Sam Houston State has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 road games.

Western Kentucky is Struggling

Western Kentucky is struggling heading into this game, and they have lost three games in a row. Two games ago against Jacksonville State, they were able to secure the 85-83 victory, and in the last game against Middle Tennessee, they were defeated 87-77. At halftime against Middle Tennessee, they were down 44-39 and they ended up struggling. Guard Don McHenry had a strong game putting up 20 points, five rebounds, and two assists. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points. 

Western Kentucky sits with a 14-11 record overall and they have gone 13-9-2 against the spread. At home straight up they have gone 9-3. Western Kentucky is averaging 77.8 points, while their defense is giving up 75.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 89th in the league, while the defense is ranked 290th. Guard Don McHenry has been the top player, averaging 18 points while shooting 40.6 percent from the field. 

Why Western Kentucky Will Beat Sam Houston State

• Sam Houston State has lost each of its last seven road games against Conference opponents.
• Western Kentucky has won 11 of its last 13 home games.
• Sam Houston State has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 road games.

Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky Prediction

This total is too low. Sam Houston State is averaging 75.7 points per game while Western Kentucky is averaging 77.8 points per game. Both of these defenses have also been an issue. There is going to be zero defense played by either team and that will end up being the difference. Look for a balanced offensive attack by both teams and this game is going to go over the total.