Who’s Playing
Sam Houston @ SMU
Current Records: Sam Houston 2-3; SMU 3-3
What to Know
The SMU Mustangs will square off against the Sam Houston Bearkats at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Moody Coliseum. SMU is the favorite here — although they were the favorites in their last game, too, so the odds might count for a little less.
It looks like the Mustangs got the smaller half of the wishbone at Thanksgiving dinner. They were within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap on Monday as they fell 76-70 to the Loyola Marymount Lions. Guard Kendric Davis put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 17 points and five assists along with five boards.
As for Sam Houston, it looks like they got the smaller half of the wishbone at Thanksgiving dinner. On Monday, they lost to the Boston University Terriers by a decisive 72-59 margin.
This next matchup looks promising for the Mustangs, who are favored by a full 12.5 points. They may be expected to win, but bettors beware: they are only 1-4 against the spread when favored.
SMU took their contest against Sam Houston when the two teams previously met in November of last year by a conclusive 97-67 score. Will SMU repeat their success, or do the Bearkats have a better game plan this time around? We’ll find out soon enough.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Moody Coliseum — Dallas, Texas
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $9.44
Odds
The Mustangs are a big 12.5-point favorite against the Bearkats, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Bettors have moved against the Mustangs slightly, as the game opened with the Mustangs as a 14.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
SMU have won both of the games they’ve played against Sam Houston in the last seven years.
- Nov 25, 2020 – SMU 97 vs. Sam Houston 67
- Nov 14, 2015 – SMU 85 vs. Sam Houston 50
Injury Report for SMU
- Tristan Clark: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
Injury Report for Sam Houston
No Injury Information
