Texas State vs. Sam Houston Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | Sept. 28

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Texas State vs. Sam Houston Spread, Line & Odds for Sept. 28

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NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas is the setting for the Texas State Bobcats’ (2-1) matchup against the Sam Houston Bearkats (3-1) on September 28, 2024, starting at 3:00 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN+.

The Bearkats are expected to lose (currently +8.5) versus the Bobcats (with an over/under of 56.5 points).

Below you can find our preview for this season, and discover all of our expert predictions here, too!

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Texas State -8.5 vs. Sam Houston

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Texas State vs. Sam Houston Betting Odds

  • Spread favorite: Bobcats (-8.5)
  • Moneyline: Bobcats (-385), Bearkats (+297)
  • Total: 56.5 points

Texas State vs. Sam Houston Betting Stats and Info

The Bobcats’ record against the spread is only 1-1-0. Texas State has split them games as a moneyline favorite this season. Sam Houston is 3-1-0 against the spread so far this season. In two tries as underdogs by 8.5 points or more, the Bearkats have covered the spread only once. This is the third game this year Sam Houston is the moneyline underdog, after split the two games.

Texas State vs. Sam Houston Key Players

Texas State Bobcats

  • This year Jordan McCloud has 815 passing yards (271.7 yards per game) while going 68-for-101 (67.3%) and throwing nine touchdowns with three interceptions. He has tacked on 84 rushing yards and two touchdowns, averaging 28 yards per game.
  • Ismail Mahdi has run for a team-high 250 yards (83.3 per game) and one touchdown. He also has 84 receiving yards on 10 catches .
  • Lincoln Pare has 155 rushing yards on 23 carries, and two touchdowns.
  • Joey Hobert has racked up 18 receptions for 197 yards, best on his team, and two touchdowns. He has been targeted 23 times, and averages 65.7 receiving yards per game.
  • Chris Dawn Jr. has also chipped in with 184 yards, on 10 catches plus three touchdowns. He puts up 61.3 receiving yards per game.
  • Jaden Williams is averaging 53 yards per game, racking up 12 receptions (17 targets) for 159 yards and three touchdowns.
  • Ben Bell has 2.5 sacks to lead the team, and has also collected four TFL and 10 tackles.
  • Jordan Polk has totaled 13 tackles and one TFL, and he’s tops on his team in tackles.
  • Chris Mills has a team-high one interception and has tacked on eight tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended in three games this season.

Sam Houston Bearkats

  • This year Hunter Watson has racked up 540 passing yards (135 per game) while going 49-for-84 (58.3%) and throwing for five touchdowns with five interceptions. He has tacked on 233 rushing yards on 43 carries with two touchdowns.
  • Jevyon Ducker has run for 209 yards on 43 carries (52.3 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground.
  • Qua’Vez Humphreys has hauled in 10 passes for a team best 234 yards and three touchdowns. He has been targeted 16 times, and averages 58.5 yards per game.
  • Ife Adeyi has hauled in 14 catches for 147 yards (36.8 per game) and one touchdown.
  • Simeon Evans has 142 receiving yards on nine receptions (14 targets), with two touchdowns.
  • Chris Murray has two sacks to lead the team, and has also collected one TFL and five tackles.
  • Caleb Weaver leads the team in both tackles and interceptions, totaling 25 tackles and two interceptions over the current campaign.