Houston Christian vs Stephen F. Austin Prediction 1/10/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Houston Christian Huskies and the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks meet Saturday in college basketball action from William R Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches. Here’s a Houston Christian vs Stephen F. Austin prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Houston Christian vs Stephen F. Austin pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Houston Christian Huskies Betting Preview

The Huskies managed a 5-4 overall record in their first nine games this year, but they’ve struggled since then. Houston Christian lost to UC San Diego, Bellarmine, Georgia Southern and North Texas during that opening stretch, and they’ve since fallen versus SE Louisiana, McNeese, Nicholls, Iowa State, Incarnate Word and Texas A&M-CC. That gives the team a 5-10 overall record so far.

In the Texas A&M-CC matchup back on Monday the Huskies entered the second half sporting a 41-27 deficit. Houston Christian didn’t get any closer than that the rest of the way, hitting a 40-38 run on the way to an 81-65 loss at home. The Huskies’ top scorer was Kylin Green with 15 points, four boards and four assists. Demarco Bethea added 14 points with four rebounds.

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Betting Preview

Over on the Stephen F. Austin side, they were able to win their first four games this year, then hit a 1-2 run that featured losses to Fresno State and Texas-Arlington. After a win streak over UT Rio Grande Valley, LA-Monroe, Texas A&M-CC, Dallas, East Texas A&M, Northwestern State and SE Louisiana, the Lumberjacks fell to McNeese. That gives SFA a 12-3 run over their first 15 games.

In the McNeese road matchup on Monday the Lumberjacks were sitting in the locker room on a 38-34 advantage. Stephen F. Austin was outscored 32-26 the rest of the way however, leading to a 66-64 loss. Lateef Patrick was the top team scorer with 15 points, seven boards and three assists. Chrishawn Christmas added eight points with 11 rebounds and three assists as well.

Houston Christian Huskies @ Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Betting Trends: January 10, 2026

Why the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks will win

• Stephen F. Austin has won each of its last seven home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Houston Christian has lost eight of its last nine games.
• Houston Christian has lost the first half in five of its last six road games.

Why the Houston Christian Huskies will win

• Stephen F. Austin has lost four of its last five home day games against the Southland Conference.
• Stephen F. Austin has lost the first half in four of its last five home day games against the Southland Conference.

Houston Christian vs Stephen F. Austin Prediction

I’ll stay with Stephen F. Austin. The Lumberjacks need to get over a rough second half in their loss to McNeese State this week, though. Stephen F. Austin shot 43.1 percent from the field in that one with a 38-33 rebounding deficit and 12 turnovers. The Lumberjacks made it to the line only seven times, making four (57.1 percent). Stephen F. Austin is still 7-1 in their last eight games though, and they’ve scored a nice 69 or more points in each of those wins.

As for Houston Christian, they shot 41.8 percent from the field and 21.7 percent (5-of-23) from outside in their latest loss to Texas A&M-CC, adding a 32-27 rebounding deficit and 15 turnovers. The Huskies have now lost six straight games, scoring fewer than 69 points in each of the last five.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks -12.5