Sam Houston Bearkats vs Kennesaw State Owls Picks and Prediction for Saturday, February 14, 2026
The Sam Houston Bearkats travel to Kennesaw to face the Kennesaw State Owls on Saturday afternoon. Sam Houston is 16-8 overall and 8-5 in CUSA play, sitting fourth in the conference standings after an 87-78 road loss to Louisiana Tech in its most recent game. Kennesaw State enters 14-9 overall and 6-6 in conference action, tied for sixth in the CUSA standings following a 77-58 road loss to Jacksonville State. Get the latest value with our free college basketball picks.
Game Information
- Date: Saturday, February 14
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Location: KSU Convocation Center, Kennesaw, GA
- TV: ESPN+
Sam Houston Bearkats Preview
Sam Houston averages 83.0 points per game while allowing 73.8. Po'Boigh King leads the Bearkats in scoring, averaging 13.8 points per game, and stretches defenses by shooting 36.4% from three. Kashie Natt averages 10.7 points and leads the team in rebounding at 7.3 per game, helping Sam Houston control the glass and limit second-chance points. Justin Begg adds 9.5 points per game and leads the team with 3.6 assists.
Defensively, Natt contributes 2.1 steals per game, creating transition opportunities, while Matt Dann averages 0.7 blocks to provide an interior presence. The Bearkats average 41.5 rebounds and commit 12.2 turnovers per game. Justin Begg is questionable, while Isaiah Manning is out for the season.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 83.0
- Points Allowed: 73.8
- Rebounds: 41.5
- Assists: 15.5
- Steals: 7.5
- Blocks: 2.9
- Turnovers: 12.2
Kennesaw State Owls Preview
Kennesaw State is scoring 85.3 points per game and allowing 76.0. Simeon Cottle averages 20.2 points and 3.8 assists to lead the Owls, giving Kennesaw a scoring option who is capable of creating off the dribble. RJ Johnson averages 12.9 points and 3.3 assists per game, which is second in both scoring and assists. Frankquon Sherman controls the interior with 8.3 rebounds per game, leading a team that averages 43.3 boards.
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On defense, Braedan Lue contributes 1.5 blocks per game, while Kaden Rickard averages 1.2 steals. The Owls commit 12.4 turnovers per game and average 7.0 steals. Davin Cosby Jr. is out indefinitely, while Simeon Cottle is suspended.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 85.3
- Points Allowed: 76.0
- Rebounds: 43.3
- Assists: 14.6
- Steals: 7.0
- Blocks: 5.7
- Turnovers: 12.4
Sam Houston Bearkats vs Kennesaw State Owls Prediction
Kennesaw State’s rebounding edge and interior scoring create matchup advantages against a Sam Houston defense that allows 73.8 points per game. Sherman’s presence on the glass will limit second-chance opportunities for the Bearkats, while Johnson’s scoring will keep the offense going. Sam Houston relies heavily on perimeter production from King and Natt, but Kennesaw’s size and depth inside will dictate tempo throughout. Final Score Prediction: Kennesaw State Owls wins and covers ATS, 88-79.
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