Who's Playing

Sam Houston @ Abilene Christian

Current Records: Sam Houston 7-9; Abilene Christian 11-3

What to Know

The Abilene Christian Wildcats and the Sam Houston Bearkats will face off in a WAC clash at 7 p.m. ET Jan. 8 at Teague Special Events Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with Sam Houston winning the first 64-57 at home and the Wildcats taking the second 86-72.

Abilene Christian was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 64-58 to the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks. That makes it the first time this season Abilene Christian has let down their home crowd.

Meanwhile, Sam Houston ended up a good deal behind the Tarleton State Texans when they played on Thursday, losing 75-64.

Abilene Christian is the favorite in this one, with an expected 10-point margin of victory. Those burned by picking them against the spread on Thursday might want to keep in mind that the team has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

The losses put the Wildcats at 11-3 and the Bearkats at 7-9. Abilene Christian is 1-1 after losses this year, Sam Houston 4-4.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Teague Special Events Center -- Abilene, Texas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Wildcats are a big 10-point favorite against the Bearkats, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Wildcats as a 10.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Sam Houston have won seven out of their last 12 games against Abilene Christian.

  • Feb 24, 2021 - Abilene Christian 86 vs. Sam Houston 72
  • Jan 20, 2021 - Sam Houston 64 vs. Abilene Christian 57
  • Feb 26, 2020 - Abilene Christian 85 vs. Sam Houston 69
  • Jan 22, 2020 - Sam Houston 82 vs. Abilene Christian 76
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Sam Houston 90 vs. Abilene Christian 85
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Sam Houston 71 vs. Abilene Christian 68
  • Feb 03, 2018 - Sam Houston 84 vs. Abilene Christian 77
  • Dec 30, 2017 - Abilene Christian 75 vs. Sam Houston 72
  • Feb 25, 2017 - Abilene Christian 84 vs. Sam Houston 81
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Abilene Christian 71 vs. Sam Houston 64
  • Feb 15, 2016 - Sam Houston 84 vs. Abilene Christian 71
  • Jan 25, 2016 - Sam Houston 72 vs. Abilene Christian 51