The Sam Houston Bearkats (3-1) host the Texas State Bobcats (2-1) on Saturday afternoon. Sam Houston competes in Conference USA, while Texas State is part of the Sun Belt (West).
Sam Houston defeated New Mexico State 31-11 previously, and in the win, QB Hunter Watson ran for 116 yards and two TDs.
Texas State lost narrowly to Arizona State last week 31-28 in a game where the Bobcats led 21-7 at one point.
Will Texas State be able to regroup after their first defeat, or will Sam Houston prevail at home?
Texas State vs Sam Houston Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Texas State | -9.5 (-112) | O 57 (-113) | -360 |
| Sam Houston | +9.5 (-109) | U 57 (-108) | +250 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Texas State vs Sam Houston Match Details
- Fixture: Texas State Bobcats @ Sam Houston Bearkats
- Date and Time: Saturday, September 28, 2024, 3:00 PM EST
- Location: NRG Stadium
Key Stats
Sam Houston Bearkats
The Bearkats come in averaging 27.5 points per game. QB Hunter Watson has thrown for 540 yards this season. He’s thrown for 5 TDs through the air, and he’s thrown five interceptions. QB Hunter Watson has rushed for 233 yards on 43 attempts. He’s also rushed for 2 TDs this season. WR Qua’Vez Humphreys leads the team with 234 yards on ten receptions. He has caught 3 TD passes this year.
The Bearkats allow 20.8 points per game. The Bearkats are giving up 322 yards of total offense per game this year. They also allow 180.8 passing yards per game. The Bearkats’ opponents are averaging 141.3 rushing yards. DL Chris Murray has been a bright spot on defense, entering with two sacks, five tackles, and two tfl. DB Caleb Weaver has also been solid, and he has recorded two interceptions.
Texas State Bobcats
Texas State’s offense has been pretty good this year. The Bobcats average 37 points per game. QB Jordan McCloud has thrown for 815 yards this season. He also enters Saturday’s game with 9 TDs and three interceptions on the year. RB Ismail Mahdi has rushed for 250 yards on 51 attempts. He’s also rushed for 1 TD this season. WR Joey Hobert leads the team with 190 yards on 18 receptions. He also has 2 TDs this season.
Texas State’s defense has been pretty average this season. The Bobcats allow 22.7 points per game. The Bobcats allow 317.3 yards of total offense on average. They’re also giving up 245 passing yards per game. The Bobcats’ opponents average 72.3 rushing yards this season. DE Ben Bell has stood out on defense, coming in with three sacks, 12 tackles, and six tfl.
Prediction
Sam Houston has been decent in all facets, and even though they haven’t faced the toughest schedule, they’ve outperformed the spread well. They’ve covered three of four games this season, including their past two home contests.
Final Pick
Sam Houston +7 Alternate Spread (+120)
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