"Sam Houston's +270 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 9.7 points per game) is a result of scoring 83.4 points per game (37th in college basketball) while allowing 73.7 per contest (182nd in college basketball). The 36.8 rebounds per game Sam Houston averages rank 21st in the nation, and are 6.7 more than the 30.1 its opponents pull down per outing."
"When it has played as at least 7.5-point favorites this season, Sam Houston is 3-1 against the spread. In games it has played as at least a 7.5-point underdog this season, Missouri State is 1-2 against the spread."
Sam Houston hosts Missouri State in a CUSA conference matchup on February 28, 2026. The Bearkats enter as 7.5-point favorites with a 20-8 overall record and 12-5 conference mark, while the Bears seek to end a three-game road losing streak at 13-15 overall and 7-10 in conference. Sam Houston maintains a strong +270 scoring differential, averaging 83.4 points while allowing 73.7 per game. The Bearkats excel in rebounding (36.8 per game, 21st nationally) and three-point shooting (37.0%, 37th nationally). Missouri State struggles as underdogs this season, posting a 1-2 ATS record in games as 7.5-point underdogs. The game airs on ESPN+ at 5:30 p.m. ET with a combined team average of 158.5 points per game.
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