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The Missouri State Bears (13-15, 7-10 CUSA) will look to stop a six-game losing streak when they visit the Sam Houston Bearkats (20-8, 12-5 CUSA) on February 28, 2026 at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.
Saturday's matchup between the Bearkats and the Bears sees the Bearkats as a solid, 7.5-point favorite. The over/under for the matchup is set at 154.5.
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Sam Houston vs. Missouri State Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Game time: 5:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: Huntsville, Texas
- Arena: Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Sam Houston vs. Missouri State Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Sam Houston (-7.5)
- Moneyline: Sam Houston (-334), Missouri State (+261)
- Total: 154.5 points
Pick ATS:Sam Houston (-7.5)
- Pick OU: Under (154.5)
- Prediction: Sam Houston 81, Missouri State 71
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Sam Houston vs. Missouri State Comparison
| Sam Houston Rank | Sam Houston Stat | Missouri State Stat | Missouri State Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37th | 83.4 | Points Scored | 75.1 | 203rd |
| 182nd | 73.7 | Points Allowed | 73.5 | 174th |
| 71st | 15.8 | Assists | 14.2 | 153rd |
| 236th | 11.6 | Turnovers | 11.1 | 198th |
| 70th | 47.1% | Field Goal % | 44.2% | 244th |
| 51st | 41.6% | Field Goal % Allowed | 45.2% | 243rd |
Sam Houston Key Players
- The Bearkats scoring leader is Po'Boigh King, who averages 14.3 per contest to go with 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists.
- Kashie Natt is Sam Houston's leading rebounder, grabbing 7.6 per game, while Justin Begg is its best passer, distributing 3.6 assists in each contest.
- The Bearkats get the most three-point shooting production out of King, who knocks down 2.3 threes per game.
- Natt is Sam Houston's leader in steals, averaging 2.1 steals per game, while Matt Dann leads them in blocks with 0.8 per contest.
Missouri State Key Players
- The Bears' Keith Palek III racks up enough points (18.0 per game) and assists (3.7 per game) to sit atop the squad's leaderboards.
- Michael Osei-Bonsu's stat line of 7.4 rebounds, 14.2 points and 2.2 assists per game secures the top spot on the Missouri State rebounding leaderboard.
- Kobi Williams is the top shooter from deep for the Bears, hitting 2.7 threes per game.
- Missouri State's leader in steals and blocks is Osei-Bonsu with 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks per game.
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