Who's Playing

Bradley @ Sam Houston

Current Records: Bradley 5-6; Sam Houston 4-7

What to Know

The Sam Houston Bearkats and the Bradley Braves will compete for holiday cheer at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday at Don Haskins Center.

Sam Houston simply couldn't be stopped this past Saturday, as they easily beat the Hardin-Simmons Cowboys at home 103-53.

Meanwhile, things were close when the Braves and the Saint Joseph's Hawks clashed this past Saturday, but Bradley ultimately edged out the opposition 77-73. Bradley got double-digit scores from five players: forward Ja'Shon Henry (18), forward Malevy Leons (14), guard Terry Roberts (13), guard Jayson Kent (11), and guard Connor Hickman (10).

Sam Houston is expected to lose this next one by 3. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 4-1 against the spread when expected to lose.

Their wins bumped Sam Houston to 4-7 and Bradley to 5-6. We'll see who can continue their climb to a .500 record.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Don Haskins Center -- El Paso, Texas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Braves are a 3-point favorite against the Bearkats, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.