Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston State Prediction 1/23/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston State Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 23rd, at the Johnson Coliseum. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Blue Raiders’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bearkats’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Middle Tennessee State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Sam Houston State

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

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

Sam Houston State Is Struggling

Sam Houston State is struggling heading into this game and they have lost two straight games. In the last game against Jacksonville State, Sam Houston State scored 62 points, but the defense gave up 70 points and that led to the defeat. Sam Houston State shot 40.4 percent from the field and 34.4 percent from behind the three-point line. Josiah Himmons had a strong game putting up 20 points, one rebound, and one assist. 

Sam Houston State comes into this game with an 8-11 record overall and they have gone 3-13 against the spread. The over has hit in 11 of the 16 games so far this season. Sam Houston State is averaging 77.8 points while their defense is giving up 77.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 100th in the league while the defense is ranked 313th. They are shooting 39.08 percent from behind the three-point line which is 15th in the league. Guard Lamar Wilkerson is averaging 19.8 points while shooting 46.5 percent from the field. 

Middle Tennessee Has Won Three Straight Games

Middle Tennessee has won three straight games and they have a ton of confidence right now. In the last game against Western Kentucky, Middle Tennessee scored 71 points, but the defense gave up only 57 points and that led to the 14-point victory. Two games ago against Jacksonville State, they were able to secure the 81-64. Middle Tennessee shot 45.9 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from behind the three-point line. Jestin Porter put up 19 points, three rebounds, and one assist. 

Middle Tennessee comes into this game with a 13-5 record overall and they have gone 10-4-2 against the spread. The over has hit in 7 of the 16 games so far this season. Middle Tennessee is averaging 78.1 points while their defense is giving up 70.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 96th in the league while the defense is ranked 155th. Jestin Porter is averaging 15.6 points while shooting 41.2 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston State Prediction

This game is going to be one of the highest-scoring games of the night. Middle Tennessee is averaging 78.1 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Sam Houston State is averaging 77.8 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score also.Their defense is giving up 77.3 points per game and they are going to really struggle to defend. Back the over to cash here with ease.