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Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State Prediction 2/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
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| MATCHUP | Jacksonville State Gamecocks | Sam Houston State Bearkats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 13-13 | 18-8 |
| Spread | +7.5 -115 | -7.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +270 | -340 |
| Total | Over 147.5 (-115) | Under 147.5 (-105) |
| Where | Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum, Huntsville, TX | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Sam Houston Bearkats Preview
The Sam Houston Bearkats have an 18-8 overall record and a 10-5 record in the CUSA. They are coming off a 78-70 home win against Middle Tennessee and their previous three games were an 83-79 road win against Kennesaw State, an 87-78 road loss against Louisiana Tech and a 70-66 home win against UTEP.
Offensively, Sam Houston averages 82.8 points per game, while allowing 73.8 points per game defensively. The Bearkats shoot with 47% from the field and grab 41.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.7 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 7.3 steals per game defensively.
Po’Boigh King leads Sam Houston in scoring, with an average of 14 points per game, while shooting with 41.7% from the field and 82.9% from the free throw line. Kashie Natt is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.3 per game. Justin Begg leads the team in assists with 3.6 per game.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Preview
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks have a 13-13 overall record and an 8-7 record in the CUSA. They are coming off a 77-71 road loss against Louisiana Tech and their previous three games were a 79-70 home loss against New Mexico State, a 69-64 home loss against UTEP and a 77-58 home win against Kennesaw State.
Offensively, Jacksonville State averages 72.6 points per game, while allowing 67.3 points per game defensively. The Gamecocks shoot with 44% from the field and grab 36.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.1 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 6.3 steals per game defensively.
Mostapha El Moutaouakkil leads Jacksonville State in scoring, with an average of 18.3 points per game, while shooting with 45.3% from the field and 63.8% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 7.2 rebounds. Jaye Nash leads the team in assists with 4 per game.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks @ Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Trends: February 21, 2026
Why the Sam Houston State Bearkats will win
- Sam Houston State has won 12 of its last 13 home games.
- Jacksonville State has lost four of its last five day games.
- Sam Houston State has won the first half in each of its last eight games.
Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win
- Sam Houston State has lost three of its last four day games following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Jacksonville State’s last six games have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
- Each of the last three games between Jacksonville State and Sam Houston State have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston Prediction
In this Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston Prediction, Sam Houston is coming as -8.5 home favorites. Sam Houston has been the better team this season and has been superior against the spread, with a 17-6 ATS record as opposed to Jacksonville’s 8-15. Sam Houston has been red-hot lately with an 8-2 record in its last 10 games, while on the other hand, Jacksonville has lost and failed to cover its last three games. Sam Houston also has a superior offense, scoring 10.2 points per game more than Jacksonville so I like them as home favorites in this spot. Take Sam Houston and lay the points.
