The Liberty Flames (4-0) will have their 13th-ranked scoring attack go up against the Sam Houston Bearkats (0-4), with the No. 55 scoring defense in college football, on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The Flames are heavily favored, by 21.5 points. The over/under in this contest is 46.5 points.
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Liberty vs. Sam Houston Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | -21.5 | -110 | -110 | 46.5 | -110 | -110 |
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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
| Liberty | Sam Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 40 (48) | 9.5 (6) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 18.5 (17) | 25 (84) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 5 (30) | 6 (86) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 12 (3) | 4 (5) |
Liberty vs. Sam Houston Betting Insights
Liberty Stats and Trends
- Liberty has compiled a 4-0-0 record against the spread this season.
- This season, games featuring the Liberty have gone over the point total twice.
- The Flames four games this season have gone over this contest’s total of 46.5 points three times.
- LU has an average point total of 52.9 in their outings this year, 6.4 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Sam Houston Stats and Trends
- Sam Houston has won two games against the spread this season.
- So far this year, two Sam Houston games have gone over the point total.
- The Bearkats have played just one game this season that finished with a combined score over 46.5 points.
- Sam Houston’s games this season have had an average of 39.0 points, 7.5 fewer points than this game’s total.
Liberty Players to Watch
- This year, Kaidon Salter has put up 919 passing yards (229.8 yards per game) while going 53-for-92 (57.6% completion percentage) and throwing 11 touchdowns and one interception. He has tacked on 268 rushing yards on 47 carries with five touchdowns, averaging 67 yards per game.
- Quinton Cooley has 53 attempts for a team-high 323 rushing yards (80.8 per game) and zero touchdowns.
- Treon Sibley has 12 catches and paces his team with 288 receiving yards (72 ypg) while scoring two touchdowns.
- C.J. Daniels has also added 11 receptions for 263 yards and two touchdowns.
- This season EJ Smoot has caught six passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 35.3 receiving yards per game.
Sam Houston Players to Watch
- Keegan Shoemaker leads the team with 476 passing yards (158.7 yards per game) and has a 56.5% completion percentage this year (48-of-85) while throwing two touchdowns with four interceptions.
- John Gentry has taken 45 carries for a team-leading 133 rushing yards (33.3 yards per game). He’s also caught 11 passes for 123 yards with one touchdown through the air.
- Zach Hrbacek has 43 yards on 19 carries (14.3 ypg).
- Noah Smith has hauled in 17 receptions for 156 yards, best on his team, and one touchdown. He averages 39 receiving yards per game.
- This season Ife Adeyi is averaging 24.7 yards per game, with seven catches for 74 yards.
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