Sam Houston State vs Delaware Prediction 3/5/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Sam Houston State Bearkats and Delaware Blue Hens meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Bob Carpenter Center. Here’s a Sam Houston State vs. Delaware prediction. This article will include a Sam Houston State vs. Delaware pick.

Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Preview

The Sam Houston State Bearkats beat Missouri State and FIU, and they play Liberty next. Sam Houston State has won 10 of its last 11 games.

The Sam Houston State Bearkats are averaging 83.5 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 74 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Po’Boigh King is averaging 14.4 points and 2 rebounds, while Veljko Ilic is averaging 10.8 points and 6.5 rebounds. Jacob Walker is the third double-digit scorer and Kashie Natt is grabbing 7.6 rebounds. The Sam Houston State Bearkats are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 73.5 percent from the free throw line. The Sam Houston State Bearkats are allowing 30.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.6 rebounds per game.

Delaware Blue Hens Betting Preview

The Delaware Blue Hens lost to Jacksonville State and Kennesaw State, and they play LA Tech next. Delaware has lost 4 straight games.

The Delaware Blue Hens are averaging 68.2 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 73.6 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Justyn Fernandez is averaging 16.8 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Christian Bliss is averaging 16.7 points and 5.9 assists. Tyler Houser is the third double-digit scorer and Macon Emory is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Delaware Blue Hens are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free throw line. The Delaware Blue Hens are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win

• The home team has won each of Sam Houston State’s last four games.

Why the Sam Houston State Bearkats will win

• Sam Houston State has won each of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Delaware has lost each of its last seven night games against conference opponents at Bob Carpenter Center.

Total Points: Facts

• Each of Sam Houston State’s last six games against conference opponents has produced a total of 148+ points.
• Nine of Delaware’s last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Delaware ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for pace this season (63.2).
• Delaware ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.66).
• Sam Houston State ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (54.6%).
• Sam Houston State ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (29.5).

Sam Houston State vs Delaware Prediction

Delaware has made money over the last month with covers in 7 of its last 10 games. The problem is Sam Houston State has been far more consistent this season and is 18-8 ATS on the year. Sam Houston State beat Delaware in early January by 12 points. Sam Houston State has six road wins. I’d need more points to step in front of Sam Houston State, a team that looks like it can come out of the CUSA. I’ll lay the chalk with Sam Houston State on the road.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Sam Houston State -6.5