Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech Picks and Prediction – 2/1/2025

On Saturday, the Sam Houston Bearkats (8-13) face off against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (15-6) at the Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston, Louisiana. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Louisiana Tech comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games. In a 75-69 victory against Middle Tennessee, Daniel Batcho delivered an impressive performance for the Bulldogs by scoring 25 points. Throughout the season, Batcho has been the top scorer for Louisiana Tech, maintaining an average of 19 points per game. Following him on the scoring chart is Amaree Abram, who contributes an average of 11.9 points per match. On the boards, Kaden Cooper stands out as the team's leading rebounder with an average of 8 rebounds per game this season. Facilitating the offense, Sean Newman Jr. shines as the top playmaker, averaging 9 assists each game. Over their past five encounters, Louisiana Tech has managed to score an average of 73.6 points. The Bulldogs are eager to extend their winning run to three games and achieve their fifth conference victory of the season. Overall, the team boasts an average of 76.4 points per game.

Sam Houston enters this game on a four-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In their 75-66 defeat by Western Kentucky, Cameron Huefner was the standout player for the Sam Houston Bearkats, contributing 15 points. For the current season, Lamar Wilkerson has been Sam Houston's top scorer, consistently averaging 19.5 points per game. Cameron Huefner follows closely as the team's second-highest scorer, with an average of 14.3 points per game. Kalifa Sakho has established himself as the team's key player for rebounds, securing an average of 6.6 rebounds per game. When it comes to assists, Marcus Boykin leads the Bearkats, averaging 5.1 assists each game. Over their last five matches, Sam Houston has struggled defensively, allowing opponents to score an average of 74.2 points. The team is eager to break their current four-game losing streak and is determined to avoid what would be their eighth conference loss of the season. On the offensive side, the Bearkats manage to score an average of 77.1 points per game overall.

Both teams are currently moving in the wrong direction with their performances. Sam Houston is struggling significantly, having lost nine of their last eleven away games and eight out of their last nine within their conference matchups. On the other hand, Louisiana Tech has been thriving at home, winning nine out of their last ten home games, although their performance in conference games has been mixed, with four wins and four losses. Despite the Bulldogs' impressive home record, there is a possibility they might underestimate Sam Houston. Meanwhile, Sam Houston aims to turn their ongoing losing streak into motivation to pull off an unexpected win in this matchup. Sam Houston is due for a win, and I think they win a nailbiter in this one. Final Score Prediction, Sam Houston Bearkats win 72-70.