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Sam Houston State vs. Western Kentucky prediction: Why Western Kentucky is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/2/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky predictions for college basketball Friday.
Western Kentucky and Sam Houston State will lock horns in men's college basketball action at E. A. Diddle Arena on Friday, starting at 5:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Western Kentucky as the most likely winner of the Sam Houston State vs. Western Kentucky game.
This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Sam Houston State vs. Western Kentucky prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NCAA basketball game between Sam Houston State and Western Kentucky 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Western Kentucky a 67% chance of defeating Sam Houston State. Our predicted final score has Western Kentucky winning 82-77.
According to our model, Western Kentucky (-3.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 163.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.
Sam Houston State vs. Western Kentucky odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sam Houston State | Western Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-102) | -3.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +164 | -190 |
| Total | o163.5 (-115) | u163.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sam Houston State vs. Western Kentucky picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Western Kentucky -3.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Western Kentucky | -190 |
| Total | Under 163.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Western Kentucky -3.5 at the spread.
Sam Houston State vs. Western Kentucky game-day updates and essential details
Friday's men's college basketball matchup between Western Kentucky and Sam Houston State at E. A. Diddle Arena is scheduled to commence at 5:00 PM ET.
- Who: Sam Houston State vs. Western Kentucky
- Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: E. A. Diddle Arena
Conclusion
We predict Western Kentucky, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat Sam Houston State on Friday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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