Sam Houston vs Western Kentucky Picks and Prediction – 1/25/2025

The Sam Houston State Bearkats will host the Western Kentucky HIlltoppers on Saturday. Sam Houston State is 8-12 on the season. The Bearkats are 3-7 over their last ten games. Sam Houston State is riding a three game losing streak and they carry a 5-2 home court record. Stay up to date with our expert's college basketball picks. 

The Sam Houston State Bearkats lost to Middle Tennessee in their last game 77-75. Marcus Boykin led the way with 22 points and 8 assists. Kalifa Sakho added 12 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Lamar Wilkerson leads Sam Houston State on the season with an average of 19.9 points scored per game. 

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 11-8 on the season. The Hilltoppers are 5-5 over their last ten games. Western Kentucky is riding a two game losing streak and they carry a 2-6 road record. The Hilltoppers are averaging 76.9 points scored per game with 8.2 made three pointers. 

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers lost to Louisiana Tech in their last game played 77-67. Don McHenry led the Hilltoppers in the loss with 21 points. Tyrone Marshall added 13 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. McHenry leads Western Kentucky on the season with an average of 17.1 points scored per game. 

Both Sam Houston State and Western Kentucky are hoping to snap their current losing streaks. Sam Houston State has played better at home than Western Kentucky has on the road. The Bearkats have only covered the spread in three games this season but are the better team in this matchup. Final Score Prediction, Sam Houston State Bearkats win and cover ATS 77-72.