Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Sam Houston State Bearkats predictions, Jan 02, 2026

Jan 02, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Friday,

Western Kentucky

Sam Houston State

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In an exciting NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will face off against the Sam Houston State Bearkats on January 2, 2026. The Hilltoppers have won 2 of their last 5 matches, while the Bearkats have secured victories in 3 of their last 5 games, making this an intriguing contest between two evenly matched teams.

The bookmakers have given Western Kentucky the slight edge with odds of 1.48 for a home win, compared to 2.37 for an away victory for Sam Houston State. Our model prediction also slightly favors the home team, with a 59.2% probability of a Hilltoppers win.

Both teams have shown their tactical strengths in recent matches, which could make for a closely contested game. The Hilltoppers will look to capitalize on their home-court advantage, while the Bearkats will aim to continue their winning momentum on the road.

With both teams in decent form and playing well, the outcome of this matchup is hard to predict. It promises to be an exciting game and could go either way.

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Western Kentucky
62.9%		 Sam Houston State
37.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 85:80

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.45 2.55
MarathonBet 1.51 2.43
WilliamHill 1.5 2.55
Pinnacle 1.49 2.38
Best for US Customers 1.45 2.66

Latest Results

29.12.25 Jacksonville State Gamecocks basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 78:67
19.12.25 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball – 81:82
10.12.25 Marshall Thundering Herd basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 77:61
06.12.25 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 80:79
28.11.25 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – Wichita State Shockers basketball – 75:70		 21.12.25 New Mexico State Aggies basketball – Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – 87:78
17.12.25 Oregon State Beavers basketball – Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – 75:85
06.12.25 Texas Southern Tigers basketball – Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – 70:82
02.12.25 Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball – Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – 93:83
28.11.25 Idaho Vandals basketball – Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – 68:94

Facts

  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Sam Houston State may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Sam Houston State has had a series of away games.
  • Western Kentucky is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Western Kentucky won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 288:301. (average 72:75.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Western Kentucky won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 139:157. (average 69.5:78.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    20.02.25 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – 62:78
    25.01.25 Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 66:75
    01.02.24 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – 77:79
    10.01.24 Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 78:74

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.25 (8.24%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 5.25 (8.24%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 9.5 (4.55%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 11 (3.93%)

    5. Duke Blue Devils: 12 (3.6%)

    6. Iowa State: 13 (3.33%)

    7. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (3.33%)

    8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 15 (2.88%)

    9. Houston Cougars: 16 (2.7%)

    10. Michigan State: 26 (1.66%)

    11. Florida Gators: 26 (1.66%)

    12. Louisville: 26 (1.66%)

    13. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (1.66%)

    14. Michigan State Spartans W: 26 (1.66%)

    15. Vanderbilt Commodores: 29 (1.49%)

    16. Brigham Young: 29 (1.49%)

    17. Kansas Jayhawks: 29 (1.49%)

    18. Kentucky Wildcats: 34 (1.27%)

    19. Tennessee Volunteers: 36 (1.2%)

    20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 36 (1.2%)

    21. North Carolina: 36 (1.2%)

    22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 41 (1.05%)

    23. Arkansas State: 41 (1.05%)

    24. Texas Tech: 46 (0.94%)

    25. St. Johns Red Storm: 50 (0.86%)

    26. St. Johns Sonics: 50 (0.86%)

    27. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 65 (0.67%)

    28. Virginia Cavaliers: 80 (0.54%)

    29. UCLA: 80 (0.54%)

    30. VCU Rams: 100 (0.43%)

    31. California Golden Bears: 100 (0.43%)

    32. Maryland Terrapins: 100 (0.43%)

    33. South Carolina Gamecocks: 100 (0.43%)

    34. Virginia Tech: 100 (0.43%)

    35. Boise State: 100 (0.43%)

    36. UC Irvine: 100 (0.43%)

    37. Marquette: 100 (0.43%)

    38. Villanova Wildcats: 100 (0.43%)

    39. LSU: 100 (0.43%)

    40. Ole Miss Rebels: 100 (0.43%)

    41. TCU: 100 (0.43%)

    42. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.43%)

    43. Baylor Bears: 100 (0.43%)

    44. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.43%)

    45. Colorado State: 100 (0.43%)

    46. High Point: 100 (0.43%)

    47. UCF Knights: 100 (0.43%)

    48. Wake Forest: 100 (0.43%)

    49. Wisconsin Badgers: 100 (0.43%)

    50. Memphis Tigers: 100 (0.43%)

    51. Pittsburgh Panthers: 100 (0.43%)

    52. Kansas State: 100 (0.43%)

    53. Clemson: 100 (0.43%)

    54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 100 (0.43%)

    55. Washington Huskies: 100 (0.43%)

    56. Colorado: 100 (0.43%)

    57. Utah Utes: 100 (0.43%)

    58. Northwestern Wildcats: 100 (0.43%)

    59. Drake Bulldogs: 100 (0.43%)

    60. Seton Hall Pirates: 100 (0.43%)

    61. West Virginia: 100 (0.43%)

    62. SMU Mustangs: 100 (0.43%)

    63. Ohio State Buckeyes: 100 (0.43%)

    64. Notre Dame: 100 (0.43%)

    65. Syracuse Orange: 100 (0.43%)

    66. New Mexico: 100 (0.43%)

    67. Auburn Tigers: 100 (0.43%)

    68. Butler Bulldogs: 100 (0.43%)

    69. UC San Diego: 100 (0.43%)

    70. San Diego State: 100 (0.43%)

    71. George Mason: 100 (0.43%)

    72. Xavier Musketeers: 100 (0.43%)

    73. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.43%)

    74. Mississippi St.: 100 (0.43%)

    75. Missouri Tigers: 100 (0.43%)

    76. McNeese State: 100 (0.43%)

    77. Utah State: 100 (0.43%)

    78. Creighton: 100 (0.43%)

    79. Miami (FL): 100 (0.43%)

    80. Texas Longhorns: 100 (0.43%)

    81. Cincinnati Bearcats: 100 (0.43%)

    82. Georgia Tech: 100 (0.43%)

    83. Oklahoma Sooners: 100 (0.43%)

    84. DePaul Blue Demons: 100 (0.43%)

    85. Stanford Cardinal: 100 (0.43%)

    86. Providence Friars: 100 (0.43%)

    87. Oklahoma State: 100 (0.43%)

    88. Santa Clara: 100 (0.43%)

    89. Georgia Bulldogs: 100 (0.43%)

    90. Arizona State: 100 (0.43%)

    91. Texas A&M: 100 (0.43%)

    92. Penn State: 100 (0.43%)

    93. Yale: 100 (0.43%)

    94. Oregon Ducks: 100 (0.43%)

    95. St. Louis Billikens: 100 (0.43%)

    96. Georgetown: 100 (0.43%)

    97. USC Trojans: 100 (0.43%)

    98. Troy: 100 (0.43%)

    99. Akron Zips: 100 (0.43%)

    100. NC State: 100 (0.43%)

    101. Saint Marys: 100 (0.43%)

    102. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 100 (0.43%)

    103. Florida State: 100 (0.43%)

    104. Boston College: 100 (0.43%)

    105. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.43%)

    106. California Maritime: 100 (0.43%)

    107. Grand Canyon: 100 (0.43%)

    108. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.43%)

    109. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.43%)

    110. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.43%)

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