Sam Houston vs. Western Kentucky Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 16, 2024

Sam Houston vs. Western Kentucky Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 16, 2024

Updated Oct. 16, 2024 3:05 p.m. ET
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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (4-2) are slight, 2-point underdogs in a road CUSA matchup with the Sam Houston Bearkats (5-1) on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium. The over/under is 55.

The Bearkats' last contest was versus the UTEP Miners, and they won by a score of 41-21. The Hilltoppers' most recent contest was against the UTEP Miners, and they won by a score of 44-17.

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Sam Houston vs. Western Kentucky Game Information & Odds

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Sam Houston vs Western Kentucky Betting Information updated as of October 16, 2024, 2:45 p.m. ET.
Favorite Spread (Odds) Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Moneyline Under Moneyline
Sam Houston -2 (-110) -126 +105 55 -110 -110

Sam Houston vs. Western Kentucky Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Western Kentucky (+2)
  • Pick OU: Over (55)
  • Prediction: Sam Houston 29, Western Kentucky 28

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Sam Houston vs. Western Kentucky Betting Insights

  • Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Bearkats 28, Hilltoppers 26.
  • The Bearkats have a 55.8% chance to win this contest per the moneyline's implied probability. The Hilltoppers have a 48.8% implied probability.
  • Sam Houston is 5-1-0 ATS this season.
  • Western Kentucky has compiled a 5-1-0 ATS record so far this season.

Sam Houston vs. Western Kentucky: 2024 Stats Comparison

Sam Houston Western Kentucky
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 31.8 (44) 28.3 (72)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 23.8 (68) 23.8 (68)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 8 (70) 10 (96)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 12 (12) 10 (27)

Sam Houston 2024 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Hunter Watson QB 859 YDS (59.1%) / 7 TD / 5 INT
370 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 61.7 RUSH YPG
Jevyon Ducker RB 348 YDS / 5 TD / 58 YPG / 5.3 YPC
Qua'Vez Humphreys WR 12 REC / 281 YDS / 4 TD / 46.8 YPG
DJ McKinney RB 348 YDS / 2 TD / 58 YPG / 6.1 YPC
Caleb Weaver DB 27 TKL / 1 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD
Trey Fields LB 23 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK
Chris Murray DL 11 TKL / 3 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Kavian Gaither LB 28 TKL / 1 TFL

Western Kentucky 2024 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Caden Veltkamp QB 1,147 YDS (69.6%) / 11 TD / 5 INT
71 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 11.8 RUSH YPG
Kisean Johnson WR 34 REC / 474 YDS / 4 TD / 79 YPG
Elijah Young RB 278 YDS / 2 TD / 46.3 YPG / 3.5 YPC
21 REC / 166 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 27.7 REC YPG
Easton Messer WR 26 REC / 342 YDS / 2 TD / 57 YPG
Darius Thomas LB 14 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 SACK
Devonte' Mathews DB 8 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Hosea Wheeler DL 16 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Upton Stout DB 12 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK

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