Liberty vs Sam Houston Picks and Prediction – 1/10/2025

The Liberty Flames will be on the road Thursday with a game in Huntsville against Sam Houston. Liberty is rolling to the first part of the year with thirteen wins through 15 games played having won for the last five overall following a 10 point victory in their last outing. The Flames offense has carried the team this season averaging 80.1 points on 50.2% from the floor. Defensively, Liberty has been one of the best teams in the country, allowing just 59.3 points per game overall through the 1st 15 games this season. Stay on the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Kaden Metheny leads the Liberty offense this season averaging 14.7 points per game. Big man Zach Cleveland averages 11.8 points to go along with the team leading 7.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists. Isaiah Ihnen averages 10.4 points and Owen Aquino 's 4th on the team averaging 10 points per game.

The Sam Houston Bearkats return home Thursday one game below .500 having dropped three of the last four including two in a row following a nine point loss to UTEP. Offensively Sam Houston has been solid this season averaging 79.9 points on 46.8% shooting from the floor. Defensively Sam Houston has had some issues giving up 78.2 points per game overall and allowed 81 in their most recent loss.

Lamar Wilkerson leads the Sam Houston offense this season averaging 18.8 points per game overall. Cameron Huefner Is second on the team averaging 14.6 points and Dorian Finister chips in a third best 10.5 points to go along with the team high 6.1 rebounds. Brennan Burns averages 5.9 points and leads Sam Houston dishing out 3.2 assists per game.

Liberty is the better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening minutes on Thursday. Look for the Flames to dominate this game start to finish as they overwhelm a lackluster Sam Houston team. Take Liberty to use their strengths on both sides of the ball leading to the win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Liberty Flames win and cover 76-63.