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by Matt Lowrimore in NCAA Picks
College Football is back, and while Week 1 of the season is not technically until next week, this weekend will feature several games, including a Conference USA matchup between the Sam Houston State Bearkats and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Let's take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Bearkats and Hilltoppers.
Sam Houston State is coming off a successful season in 2024-25, finishing with a 10-3 record, which ended with an R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl win against the Georgia Southern Eagles by a score of 31-26.
As for Western Kentucky, they are coming off an up-and-down season, going 8-6 in 2024-2025. The Hilltoppers made it to the Conference USA Championship game, but lost to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks by a score of 52-12. Following their blowout loss in the CUSA Championship game, Western Kentucky lost the Boca Raton Bowl to the UCF Knights by a score of 27-17.
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Sam Houston State Bearkats vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Form
Sam Houston State Bearkats and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Latest Matches
5/6 (83%)
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1/6 (17%)
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5/6 (83%)
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5/6 (83%)
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2/6 (33%)
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Sam Houston State Bearkats against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers : Head to Head (H2H)
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Sam Houston State Bearkats - Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Key Points
- The Hilltoppers were 6-2 SU in the CUSA in 2024-2025
- The Bearkats were 6-2 SU in the CUSA in 2024-2025
- The Hilltoppers were 1-4 SU to end 2024-2025
- The Bearkats were 4-1 SU to end 2024-2025
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Our Sam Houston State Bearkats vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Prediction
Having a conference game to open the season is a test for both of these teams, especially when Western Kentucky was the runner-up last season. These two teams put last season as well, albeit in the middle of the season. This was a 31-14 win for the Hilltoppers and was played at Sam Houston State.
Despite losing to Western Kentucky last season, Sam Houston State still looks to be a solid betting option. Partly because this is the first both game of the season, and teams are likely going to need time to get synced.
Additionally, the Bearkats were a solid road team last season, so for that reason, our Sam Houston Bearkats vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers prediction is: Sam Houston State Bearkats +10.5.Jackpot Pools
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