| MATCHUP | Kennesaw State Owls | Sam Houston State Bearkats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-6 | 11-7 |
| Spread | +5.5 -118 | -5.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | +190 | -230 |
| Total | Over 166.5 (-112) | Under 166.5 (-108) |
| Where | Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum, Huntsville, TX | |
| When | Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Kennesaw State Owls and Sam Houston State Bearkats meet Wednesday in the college basketball action at the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. Here’s a Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston State Prediction. This article will include a Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston State Pick.
Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview
The Kennesaw State Owls beat FIU and Western Kentucky, and they play LA Tech next. Kennesaw State has won 4 straight games.
The Kennesaw State Owls are averaging 88.5 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 76.3 points on 39.2 percent shooting. Simeon Cottle is averaging 20.2 points and 2.5 rebounds, while RJ Johnson is averaging 11.7 points and 2.8 rebounds. Braedan Lue is the third double-digit scorer and Ramone Seals is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Kennesaw State Owls are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The Kennesaw State Owls are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game.
Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Preview
The Sam Houston State Bearkats beat Jacksonville State and FIU, and they play Western Kentucky next. Sam Houston State has split its last 8 games.
The Sam Houston State Bearkats are averaging 84.1 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 74.1 points on 40.7 percent shooting. Po’Boigh King is averaging 12.3 points and 2 rebounds, while Kashie Natt is averaging 11.2 points and 6.7 rebounds. Veljko Ilic is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Manning is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Sam Houston State Bearkats are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the free throw line. The Sam Houston State Bearkats are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Sam Houston State Bearkats will win
- Sam Houston State has won seven of its last eight home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Kennesaw State has lost each of its last three road night games against Conference opponents.
- Kennesaw State has lost the first half in each of its last three road night games against the Conference USA.
Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win
- Kennesaw State has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Thirty-six of Sam Houston State’s last 38 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum have produced a total of 164 or fewer points.
- Each of Kennesaw State’s last seven road night games against the Conference USA have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Sam Houston State ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (55.7%).
- Sam Houston State ranks 31st among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (30.1).
- Kennesaw State ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (27.6).
- Kennesaw State ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (27.6).
Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston State Prediction
Kennesaw State is rolling with 4 straight wins, which includes a huge upset over Western Kentucky. Kennesaw State now has 3 road wins this season. I’m still siding with Sam Houston, who has the offensive depth to stretch this Kennesaw defense, but is also 11-4 ATS on the season. Sam Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games as a favorite and has won those games by an average of 8.4 points. I’ll lay the points with the Bearkats at home.