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Sam Houston State vs Liberty Prediction 1/9/25 College Basketball Picks Today

Liberty (13-2) vs. Sam Houston State (7-8)
January 9, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Sam Houston State +3.5; Over/Under: 143.5
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The Liberty Flames and Sam Houston State Bearkats meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. Here’s a Sam Houston State vs Liberty Prediction. This article will include a Sam Houston State vs Liberty Pick.

Liberty Flames Betting Preview

The Liberty Flames lost to Western Kentucky, beat Middle Tennessee, and they play La Tech, UTEP, and New Mexico State next. The Liberty Flames are averaging 80.1 points on 50.2 percent shooting and allowing 59.3 points on 38.9 percent shooting. Kaden Metheny is averaging 14.7 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Zach Cleveland is averaging 11.8 points and 7.1 rebounds. Isaiah Ihnen is the third double-digit scorer and Owen Aquino is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Liberty Flames are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 65.4 percent from the free throw line. The Liberty Flames are allowing 28.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.


Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Preview

The Sam Houston State Bearkats lost to New Mexico State and UTEP, and they play FIU, Kennesaw State, and Jacksonville State next. The Sam Houston State Bearkats are averaging 79.9 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 78.2 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Lamar Wilkerson is averaging 18.8 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Cameron Huefner is averaging 14.6 points and 5.1 rebounds. Dorian Finister is the third double-digit scorer and Marcus Boykin is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Sam Houston State Bearkats are shooting 39 percent from beyond the arc and 70 percent from the free throw line. The Sam Houston State Bearkats are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.

Why the Sam Houston State Bearkats will win

  • Sam Houston State has won each of its last 13 games at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.
  • Liberty has lost seven of its last eight road games against the Conference USA.
  • Sam Houston State has won the first half in each of its last 15 night games at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.

Why the Liberty Flames will win

  • Liberty has won 10 of its last 11 games.
  • Sam Houston State has lost each of its last three games against the Conference USA.
  • Liberty has won the first half in each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Sam Houston State vs Liberty Injury Report

The Sam Houston State Bearkats don’t have a player listed on their injury report. The Liberty Flames will be without Isaiah Ihnen due to undisclosed issues.

Sam Houston State vs Liberty Prediction

The Sam Houston State Bearkats will have their chances at home, where they’re undefeated on the season. I still have to lean toward the Liberty Flames. Liberty has been the more consistent team, plays above-average ball at both ends, and has proven it can win on the road. Liberty is also 9-3 ATS on the season. Much more trustworthy than Sam Houston State, who is 3-9 ATS on the season. Sam Houston State is not good defensively and should struggle against a Liberty offense that shoots 50 percent from the field. I’ll lay the points with Liberty.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Liberty -3.5

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