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Sam Houston basketball odds and spread
Sam Houston Bearkats at Illinois Fighting Illini, Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM ET. Sam Houston Bearkats are +35.5 underdogs, with the total at 170.5.
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston Bearkats | +35.5 (-103) | +9900 | Over 170.5 (+100) |
| Illinois Fighting Illini | -35.5 (+100) | -10000 | Under 170.5 (-104) |
The most common line across 19 sportsbooks, with the best price at it in brackets. Lines move until kickoff.
Sam Houston basketball top players
Enel St. Bernard6.0 pts · 31 min
Aidan McDowell15.0 pts · 30 min
Jacobe Coleman18.0 pts · 30 min
Justin Begg13.0 pts · 27 min
Yoda Oke14.0 pts · 25 min
Zion Pipkin9.0 pts · 23 min
Riccardo Greppi3.0 pts · 18 min
Xavier Roberson5.0 pts · 12 minFull Sam Houston roster with heights and classes · Sam Houston player stats
Sam Houston basketball defense
| Per game | SHSU | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points allowed | 86.5 | 300th of 365 |
| Defensive rating | 114.4 | 267th of 365 |
| Opponent FG% | 47.0% | 253rd of 365 |
| Opponent 3P% | 35.7% | 256th of 365 |
| Rebounds allowed | 35.0 | 255th of 365 |
| Assists allowed | 13.5 | 184th of 365 |
| 3-pointers allowed | 10.0 | 304th of 365 |
| Steals | 6.5 | 207th of 365 |
| Blocks | 5.0 | 60th of 365 |
| Turnovers forced | 9.5 | 309th of 365 |
What Sam Houston allows by position
| Position | Points | Rebounds | Assists | 3-pointers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 36.5 48th of 365 | 10.5 35th of 365 | 8.5 97th of 365 | 5.0 126th of 365 |
| Forwards | 50.0 360th of 365 | 24.5 357th of 365 | 5.0 310th of 365 | 5.0 356th of 365 |
| Centers | 0.0 22nd of 365 | 0.0 7th of 365 | 0.0 90th of 365 | 0.0 167th of 365 |
Ranks of 365 Division I teams: for anything allowed, 1st allows the fewest; for steals, blocks and turnovers forced, 1st has the most.
Sam Houston basketball depth chart
| Pos | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Aidan McDowell 15.0 pts | Justin Begg 9.6 pts | Jacobe Coleman 10.6 pts | Zion Pipkin 9.0 pts |
| F | Yoda Oke 14.0 pts | Enel St. Bernard 6.8 pts | Riccardo Greppi 3.0 pts | Matt Dann 3.9 pts |
Ordered by minutes at each position in recent games.
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Updated November 13, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sam Houston basketball record?
2-1 in 2026-27, 1-1 in the last 2: 1-0 at home and 0-1 away.
What is the spread for the next Sam Houston basketball game?
Sam Houston Bearkats are +35.5 underdogs away at Illinois Fighting Illini (Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM ET), and the total is 170.5. Lines move until kickoff.
What is Sam Houston basketball’s record against the spread?
2-0 against the closing spread in 2026-27, and 1-1 overs to unders against the closing total.
How good is the Sam Houston basketball defense?
Sam Houston allows 86.5 points a game, 300th of 365 in Division I, with a 114.4 defensive rating (267th of 365).
When does Sam Houston basketball play next?
Away at Illinois, Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM ET.