Who’s Playing
Sam Houston @ Tarleton State
Current Records: Sam Houston 7-8; Tarleton State 6-9
What to Know
After two games on the road, the Tarleton State Texans are heading back home. The Texans and the Sam Houston Bearkats will face off in a WAC battle at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday at Wisdom Gymnasium. Tarleton State is out to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
2022 “welcomed” Tarleton State with a 77-55 beatdown courtesy of the Utah Valley Wolverines on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Sam Houston was able to grind out a solid win over the UTRGV Vaqueros on Monday, winning 86-78.
Tarleton State is the favorite in this one, with an expected 4-point margin of victory. Those burned by picking them against the spread on Saturday might want to keep in mind that the team has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.
Sam Houston ‘s victory lifted them to 7-8 while Tarleton State’s loss dropped them down to 6-9. We’ll see if Sam Houston can repeat their recent success or if the Texans bounce back and reverse their fortune.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Wisdom Gymnasium — Stephenville, Texas
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Texans are a 4-point favorite against the Bearkats, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Texans as a 3.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last two years.
