Sam Houston State vs Oregon State Prediction 12/17/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Sam Houston Bearkats and the Oregon State Beavers meet Wednesday in college basketball action from the Gill Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Oregon State Beavers prediction.

Sam Houston Bearkats Recap

The Sam Houston Bearkats come into this game looking to build on their 82-70 win over Texas Southern last time out to sit at 6-3 this season. After this game, Sam Houston will head on the road for a game against New Mexico State.

Bearkats Win 5 Of Last 6

Isaiah Manning leads the Bearkats in scoring with 11.3 PPG along with 3.9 RPG while Justin Begg has 10.3 PPG with 2.6 RPG and a team-high 4.5 APG to lead the Bearkats in assists so far this season. Po’Boigh King has 10.3 PPG while Kashie Natt has 10.1 PPG with a team-high 8 RPG to lead Sam Houston in rebounding and Jacobe Coleman has 10.1 PPG with 2.6 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Sam Houston so far this season. Damon Nicholas Jr. also has 9.1 PPG with 4.8 RPG and Veljko Ilic also has 8.9 PPG with 5.1 RPG as well so far this year for Sam Houston. As a team, Sam Houston is averaging 86.9 PPG on 46.6% shooting from the field, 35.4% from three and 79.2% from the foul line so far this season.

Oregon State Beavers Recap

The Oregon State Beavers come into this game looking to add on to their 67-57 win over Montana State last time out to sit at 6-5 this season. After this game, Oregon State will head on the road for a game against Arizona State.

Beavers Win 3 In A Row

Josiah Lake II leads the Beavers across the board with 12.5 PPG, 5.4 RPG and 3.2 APG while Dez White has 11 PPG with 3.2 RPG and 2.2 APG as the only other double-digit scorer for Oregon State up to this point in the year. Isaiah Sy has 9.3 PPG with 3.2 RPG while Johan Munch has 7.8 PPG with 5.1 RPG as well this season. As a team, Oregon State is averaging 72.6 PPG on 44% shooting from the field, 34.8% from three and 77.8% from the foul line this season.

Sam Houston State Bearkats @ Oregon State Beavers Betting Trends: December 17, 2025

Why the Oregon State Beavers will win

• Oregon State has won 23 of its last 25 games against non-Conference opponents at Gill Coliseum.
• Sam Houston State has lost nine of its last 12 night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Oregon State has won the first half in each of its last three games.

Why the Sam Houston State Bearkats will win

• Sam Houston State has won five of its last six games.
• Oregon State has lost four of its last five night games.
• Sam Houston State has won the first half in five of its last six games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Oregon State’s last seven night games at Gill Coliseum have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Each of Sam Houston State’s last eight Wednesday night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Oregon State ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (52.3).
• Oregon State ranks T17th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.2).
• Sam Houston State ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.0%).
• Sam Houston State ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (42.6).

Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Oregon State Beavers Prediction

I’m on the Bearkats here. I get the case to be made for the Beavers at home as Corvallis in the past has been a tough place to go on the road and win. However, we’ve seen the Bearkats step up to the plate in quite a few spots already this season and battle tough, and I think this game is no different. I think the Bearkats are live to win this game so give me Sam Houston and the points here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Sam Houston +2.5