Houston Baptist travels to Sam Houston State on Tuesday, hoping to boost its 6-14 record with a victory over the Bearkats.

The Bearkats currently sports a 11-9 record overall in NCAAB action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 2-2 ATS. The Huskies are 6-14 and 0-1 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Bearkats produce a 0-0 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Huskies have gone 0-1 against the number.



View Houston Baptist vs Sam Houston State Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Bearkats - Huskies odds would favor the Bearkats if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Sam Houston State is rated No. 112 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Houston Baptist is at No. 276. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 69-59 win for the Bearkats.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Sam Houston State's No. 26-rated squad against Houston Baptist's No. 103-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Sam Houston State rates No. 127 in the country with 6.6 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 323 nationally with 4.3 per match.

Defensively, Houston Baptist features the nation's No. 226-rated defense on the road, allowing 72 points per game. Sam Houston State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 226 nationally in scoring at home.

In their last action, Houston Baptist was a 94-40 Sportsbook at home against Ecclesia. Houston Baptist cruised to victory on Saturday, running Ecclesia out of the gym and running up a 94-40 score at Sharp Gym.

In their last action, Sam Houston State was a 70-67 loser on the road against Nicholls State. Sam Houston State got 12 points from Demarcus Gatlin but lost anyway, 70-67, to Nicholls State on Saturday at Stopher Gym.

Next up:
Houston Baptist home to NJIT, Saturday, February 2
Sam Houston State at Texas A&M C.C., Saturday, February 2