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Sam Houston State vs. Missouri State prediction: Week 9 odds, picks, best bets

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Leboff, M. (2026, October 27). Sam Houston State vs. Missouri State prediction: Week 9 odds, picks, best bets. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/27/betting/sam-houston-state-vs-missouri-state-prediction-week-9-odds-picks-best-bets/

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Phil Longo faces pressure as head coach of Sam Houston State after a disappointing 3-16 record. In Week 9, his team is a 6.5-point underdog against Missouri State, with a loss potentially threatening his job security. Sam Houston State’s offensive struggles are highlighted, scoring only 13.7 points per game and throwing for just 4.3 yards per play, while Missouri State has shown some improvement recently, scoring 62 points in their last two games. The article recommends betting on Missouri State (-5.5) at BetMGM.

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As of October 27, 2026, Phil Longo's tenure as head coach of Sam Houston State is under threat due to poor performance. Longo, who took over after a successful season in 2024, has a record of 3-16 since becoming the head coach. The Bearkats are currently heavy underdogs at 6.5 points against Missouri State in Week 9, with a loss potentially ending Longo's reign. Sam Houston State's offense is particularly struggling, averaging only 13.7 points per game and 4.3 yards per play, ranking them poorly nationally. Despite being known for his offensive strategies, Longo has failed to improve the team's scoring efficiency, making their upcoming game crucial for his future at the school.

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It may not be the most visible hot seat in college football, but the clock is ticking on Phil Longo’s tenure at Sam Houston State. uncertain

clock → tick → State

He did have a tough gig, replacing K.C. Keeler after a 10-win campaign in 2024, but it clearly isn’t working out for the New Jersey native in Huntsville. asserted

it → have → Huntsville

A win over Missouri State on Tuesday could give Longo some breathing room, but a loss could spell the end of his reign. uncertain

loss → give → reign

Known as a disciple of the Air Raid, and a sharp offensive mind, the thought was that, at the very least, the Bearkats would be able to score. asserted

Bearkats → know → least

Nobody was expected Sam Houston State to rock the world, but they were expected to be watchable. asserted

they → expect → world

The opposite has happened. asserted

opposite → happen → ?

Sam Houston State is averaging just 13.7 points per game (133rd in FBS) and 4.3 yards per play (131st). asserted

State → average → play

Given Longo’s pedigree it’s no shock that the Bearkats throw the ball more than just about anybody else in college football, but the results are not great. asserted

results → give → football

Sam Houston State ranks 117th in yards per pass and they’re giving up sacks on 8.23 percent of snaps, the 107th-worst mark in FBS. asserted

they → rank → FBS

Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps - Check out the best sports betting sites and apps It’s bad on every level. asserted

It → get → level

Things aren’t going particularly well for Missouri State, but the Grizzlies are at least bringing a somewhat competent attack to this game. asserted

Grizzlies → go → game

The Grizzlies are clipping at 5.3 yards per play (80th in FBS) and have scored 62 points over their last two contests. asserted

Grizzlies → clip → contests

This may seem like a big number to lay with a bad team, but Sam Houston’s situation is toxic, and it’s hard to see it getting better on Tuesday. uncertain

it → seem → Tuesday

The Play: Missouri State -5.5 (-108, BetMGM) Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. asserted

Leboff → trust → industry

He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports. asserted

punters → use → sports

Sam Houston State vs. Missouri State prediction: Week 9 odds, picks, best bets

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