Frank Erwin Center features an NCAAB clash between the host Texas Longhorns and the visiting Sam Houston State Bearkats in college hoops action on Saturday.

This season, the Longhorns are 2-2 overall and 0-3 ATS ATS, while the Bearkats are 1-4 and 0-3 ATS against the number. As for the totals, Texas boasts a 2-1 on the OU, and Sam Houston State is 1-2.



View Sam Houston State vs Texas Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 7-rated Sam Houston State taking on the No. 218-rated Longhorns in this contest. The scores prediction computer here indicates a possible 80-61 win for the Longhorns on Saturday.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Texas's No. 160-rated squad against Sam Houston State's No. 139-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Texas rates No. 52 in the country with 8 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 326 nationally with 3.6 per match.

Defensively, Sam Houston State features the nation's No. 102-rated defense on the road, allowing 64.3 points per game. Texas, meanwhile, comes in at No. 39 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for Sam Houston State, they were a 59-52 loser as they battled Niagara on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a 1.5-point underdog. Sam Houston State suffered a 59-52 loss against Niagara on Wednesday, getting 14 points from Marcus James in a losing effort at Mercer University Center.

In their last action, Texas was a 77-74 loser at home against North Carolina State. They failed to cover the 2–point spread as favorites. The Longhorns endured a 77-74 loss at the hands of the Wolfpack on Monday, despite a 17-point effort from J'Covan Brown at Izod Center.


Texas Longhorns Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing North Texas are 3-1
After playing North Carolina State are 1-0
After a loss are 7-3

A few Bearkats at Longhorns trends to consider:
Texas is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
Texas is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games


Next up:
Sam Houston State home to Dallas Christian, Tuesday, November 29
Texas home to North Texas, Tuesday, November 29