Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston State Prediction, Betting Pick and Latest Odds

Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston State Prediction, Betting Pick and Latest Odds

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the Sam Houston State Bearkats meet on Wednesday Night for a Conference USA showdown.

Western Kentucky comes into this matchup, posting a record of 4-2.

The Hilltoppers have reached a bowl game in three consecutive seasons and appear to be on their way to another one this year.

The only two losses of the season for Western Kentucky came against power conference opponents.

In Week 1, the Hilltoppers were blown out in Tuscaloosa, 63-0, by the Alabama Crimson Tide. In Week 5, Western Kentucky fell one point short, dropping a heartbreaker, 21-20, against Boston College.

The Hilltoppers have outscored their opponents 150-59.

The winner of tonight’s game will tie Liberty for first place in the conference.

Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston State Date, Time, and Where To Watch

• Date: October 16, 2024
• Time: 7:00 ET
• Where To Watch: ESPN 2

Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston State Odds

Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston State odds have this one coming down to the wire with Sam Houston State as a two-point favorite at home. The Bearkats were a three-win team a year ago but have been running through teams on their way to a 5-1 record so far.

So, it makes sense why any Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston State prediction has this one as a game with razor-thin margins.

Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston State Prediction

Sophomore Caden Veltkamp leads the WKU offense, throwing for 1,147 yards, eleven touchdowns and five interceptions so far this season.

Knoxville, Tennessee native Elijah Young leads the ground game with 278 yards and two touchdowns for the Hilltoppers. Meanwhile, Kisean Johnson has been the top target in the passing game, racking up 474 yards and four touchdowns.

Sam Houston State rolls into this contest with a 5-1 record and a win tonight would earn the Bearkats bowl eligibility. That is a big deal for this program, which won three games last season.

2023 was the first season in FBS for Sam Houston, so to be bowl-eligible just a year later is quite an accomplishment.

The Bearkats played much better than their record indicated a year ago, losing multiple one-score games.

Sam Houston has won three consecutive games coming into tonight.

The Bearkats' lone loss came on the road against UCF.

Junior Hunter Watson leads the offensive unit. Watson has thrown for 859 yards, seven touchdowns, and five interceptions. Watson also leads the team with 370 rushing yards.

Omaha, Nebraska native Jay Ducker has rushed for 348 yards and a team-best five touchdowns. Qua’Vez Humphreys has been the top target for the Bearkats, leading the team with 281 yards and four touchdowns.

Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston State Pick

• Pick: Western Kentucky Over 23.5 Points (-165) Click here for the latest Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston State odds

We will sip on juice and ride with the Hilltoppers team total tonight.

I anticipate a back-and-forth game that will feature a lot of points. Sam Houston has struggled to slow down above-average offenses.

The Hilltoppers play with a pace that favors this wager. Western Kentucky has averaged 34.2 points per game outside of their game against Alabama.