Who's Playing
Utah Valley @ Sam Houston
Current Records: Utah Valley 14-7; Sam Houston 14-10
What to Know
A WAC battle is on tap between the Sam Houston Bearkats and the Utah Valley Wolverines at 3 p.m. ET Saturday at Johnson Coliseum. Sam Houston is out to keep their eight-game home win streak alive.
The Bearkats made easy work of the Dixie St. Trailblazers on Thursday and carried off a 77-53 win.
Meanwhile, Utah Valley lost to the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks on the road by a decisive 78-59 margin.
Barring any buzzer beaters, Sam Houston is expected to win a tight contest. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (5-2), so they might be worth a quick bet.
Sam Houston is now 14-10 while Utah Valley sits at 14-7. The Bearkats are 7-6 after wins this year, and the Wolverines are 4-2 after losses.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 3 p.m. ET
- Where: Johnson Coliseum -- Huntsville, Texas
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Bearkats are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Wolverines, 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 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Utah Valley have won both of the games they've played against Sam Houston in the last eight years.
- Dec 22, 2018 - Utah Valley 85 vs. Sam Houston 79
- Dec 22, 2017 - Utah Valley 75 vs. Sam Houston 64
