Sam Houston Bearkats

The Bearkats covered the spread in 19 of 29 lined games in 2025-26; only 13 Division I teams did it more often. Sam Houston covered 15 of its first 18, then 4 of the last 11.

Covering early, then not

Sam Houston went 22-11, but the spread is the story. The Bearkats covered their first seven lined games, including double-digit losses at Texas Tech with 31.5 points and at Oklahoma State with 13.5. Through January they were 15-3 against the number. February went 3-4 and March 1-3.

Over the season that came to 19-10, 65.5%. Only 13 teams covered more often, one matched it.

Getting points

The Bearkats were underdogs 14 times and covered ten. They won six of those outright, the longest at Oregon State, 85-75 at +142 in December, and at Kennesaw State, 83-79 at +110 in February. On the road they covered 10 of 15 while going 6-9. As favorites the Bearkats won 12 of 15 and covered nine, so the edge was there in both roles, just bigger with points.

At home

Sam Houston lost once at home in 14 games, 82-74 to Liberty on 10 January. Three of those 13 home wins were over LeTourneau, Schreiner and College of Biblical Studies, outside Division I and unlined. The moneyline at home made 2.73 units over 11 priced games, and 1.3 units over the season’s 28.

How it ended

March was 1-3 and cost 2.48 units. The Bearkats lost at Delaware 83-80 at -355 and at Liberty 79-72; Liberty won both meetings and covered both. In the Conference USA tournament they beat New Mexico State 69-61, then lost the semifinal 79-73 to Kennesaw State at -135. The NIT lasted one game, a loss to New Mexico.

The Bearkats scored 82.24 a game; 17 of 30 totals went over.

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