Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston Week 8 Prediction | College Football Picks Today, Best Bets

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers hit the road for a showdown with the Sam Houston Bearkats. In Wednesday night’s battle, each squad hopes to get one win closer to a conference championship and bowl game appearance. That said, this matchup is poised to be a dogfight with each team looking to add to their strong start to the season.

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Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston

• Location: Elliott T. Bowers Stadium (Huntsville, Texas) | Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Where to Watch: ESPN2
• Spread: Sam Houston -2.5 | Moneyline: Sam Houston -130 | Total: 54.5

Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston Best Bet: Western Kentucky ML +108

The Hilltoppers enter this matchup as underdogs against a Sam Houston team that has yet to lose at home. Despite the Bearkats entering this matchup as betting favorites, Western Kentucky may match up better with their conference rival than many expect. This game could go down to the wire, but a WKU upset win on the road doesn’t seem far-fetched. 

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Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston Best Total Bet: Under 54.5

This game could be a battle of the defenses through the first three quarters, with either team pulling away in the fourth. If either offense struggles early, hitting the over mark on the 54.5-point total bet will be tough. A final score of 27-23 is a realistic outcome.

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Western Kentucky Best Player Bet: Kisean Johnson Any Time Touchdown +120

Kisean Johnson is in his first season with the Hilltoppers, and the team’s offseason addition has quickly become a reliable playmaker on offense. Johnson is up to 474 receiving yards and four touchdowns on the season. As the team’s leading pass catcher, the wide receiver has a solid shot to add to his season totals and finds himself in the endzone before the game ends.

Sam Houston Best Player Bet: Hunter Watson First Touchdown Scorer +750

Hunter Watson has been the focal point of Sam Houston’s offensive success to start the year. The dual-threat quarterback not only has seven passing touchdowns but also leads the team in rushing yards with 370 yards and four touchdowns. With the Bearkats looking to set the tone early, Watson could find himself in the endzone first, especially if the team gets into the red zone early.

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