The Sam Houston Bearkats (0-2) will look to upset the Houston Cougars (1-2) on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at TDECU Stadium. The Cougars are considerable favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 11.5 points. The over/under in this contest is 37 points.
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Houston vs. Sam Houston Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | -11.5 | -110 | -110 | 37 | -112 | -108 |
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Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Houston | Sam Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 23.7 (96) | 1.5 (76) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 31.0 (102) | 13.5 (7) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 3 (33) | 3 (67) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 7 (12) | 1 (31) |
Houston vs. Sam Houston Betting Insights
Houston Stats and Trends
- Houston has won one game against the spread this season.
- Houston games have hit the over once this season.
- The Cougars and their opponents have scored a combined total of more than 37 points two times this season (in three games).
- UH has an average point total of 58.2 in their contests this year, 21.2 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Sam Houston Stats and Trends
- Sam Houston has covered in each of its two games with a spread this season.
- The Bearkats have won each of their two games this year when playing as at least 11.5-point underdogs.
- So far this year, no Sam Houston game has gone over the point total.
- Sam Houston’s games this year have had a 41.3-point total on average, 4.3 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Houston Players to Watch
- This year, Donovan Smith has collected 718 passing yards (239.3 yards per game) while completing 63 of 111 passes (56.8% completion percentage), with four touchdowns and three interceptions. He has added 78 rushing yards on 41 carries (plus three touchdowns), averaging 26.0 yards per game.
- Stacy Sneed has run for a team-high 103 yards on 26 carries (34.3 yards per game) and one touchdown.
- Tony Mathis has run for 98 yards on 16 carries (49.0 yards per game) this year.
- Sam Brown has 20 catches and paces his team with 343 receiving yards (114.3 ypg).
- Joseph Manjack IV has chipped in with 152 yards (on 14 catches) and one touchdown.
- Matthew Golden is averaging 50.7 yards per game, racking up 13 receptions for 152 yards and three touchdowns.
Sam Houston Players to Watch
- Keegan Shoemaker has passed for 191 yards while completing 55.3% of his throws (26-of-47), with zero touchdowns and three interceptions (95.5 yards per game).
- Zach Hrbacek has run for a team-high 30 yards on 15 carries (15.0 yards per game) and zero touchdowns.
- John Gentry has rushed for 25 yards on 10 carries (12.5 yards per game) this year.
- Noah Smith has grabbed six passes for a team-high 56 yards. He averages 28.0 yards per game.
- Ife Adeyi’s stat line this year shows six catches for 48 yards. He puts up 24.0 receiving yards per game.
- Malik Phillips has caught one pass for 20 yards, averaging 20.0 yards per game this year.
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