Houston vs Syracuse Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Houston vs Syracuse

The Houston Cougars square off against the Syracuse Orange, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Monday, November 24.

Syracuse can give a good account of themselves against Houston. The underdogs can prevent a big defeat and there is -120 available that they cover the +13.5 spread.

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Houston Cougars previous game saw them claim a 91-45 home win over Rider Broncs.

Syracuse Orange were winners last time out. It was a 78-73 home victory against Monmouth Hawks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 62-46 in favor of Houston when they last played Syracuse.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Syracuse	4-0	326	213	113	3-0	1-0	4W
Houston	5-0	382	267	115	4-0	1-0	5W

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Houston vs Syracuse Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Houston vs Syracuse with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

The underdogs have been given a sizeable +13.5 on the spread and we’re looking to take advantage. Back the -120 that Syracuse avoid a heavy defeat in this college contest.

Our expert basketball picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable college hoops stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Houston vs Syracuse stats:

• The +13.5 line has been covered by Syracuse in 7 consecutive games at home.
• The +13.5 line has been covered by Syracuse in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +13.5 line has been covered by Syracuse in 18 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -13.5 line hasn’t been covered by Houston in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The -13.5 line hasn’t been covered by Houston in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -13.5 line hasn’t been covered by Houston in 10 of their last 13 games on the road.

Syracuse +13.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick carries a 54.6% chance of winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Houston 71 - 61 Syracuse

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Coogs to record a 71-61 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

Houston vs Syracuse Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Houston a 93% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -1250 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Syracuse, you will find +720 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 13.5, with the total points line at 138.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to bet Under 138.5, there are odds of -110.

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Moneyline

Houston

-1250

Syracuse

+720

Point Spread

Houston -13.5

-102

Syracuse +13.5

-120

Total Points

Under 138.5

-110

Over 138.5

-110

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Houston Stats

Syracuse Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 131.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 135.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 138.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.70 pts and allowed 58.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.20 pts and allowed 64.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 138.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.30 pts and allowed 65.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.50 pts and allowed 69.60 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Duke	7-0	655	399	256	6-0	1-0	7W
Louisville	5-0	486	348	138	4-0	1-0	5W
NC State	4-0	403	279	124	4-0	0-0	4W
North Carolina	5-0	440	316	124	5-0	0-0	5W
SMU	6-0	560	439	121	6-0	0-0	6W
Syracuse	4-0	326	213	113	3-0	1-0	4W
Virginia Tech	5-0	461	364	97	5-0	0-0	5W
Clemson	6-1	590	454	136	5-0	1-1	3W
Georgia Tech	5-1	437	381	56	5-0	0-1	2W
Virginia	5-1	519	404	115	4-0	1-1	1L
California	5-1	511	415	96	5-0	0-1	2W
Miami	5-1	553	386	167	5-0	0-1	2W
Florida State	4-1	470	363	107	4-0	0-1	2W
Notre Dame	4-1	418	338	80	4-0	0-1	1W
Stanford	4-1	419	358	61	4-1	0-0	1L
Wake Forest	4-2	514	451	63	3-0	1-2	1W
Pittsburgh	4-3	505	466	39	4-1	0-2	2L
Boston College	3-4	491	465	26	2-3	1-1	2L

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iowa State	4-0	382	249	133	3-0	1-0	4W
Houston	5-0	382	267	115	4-0	1-0	5W
Oklahoma State	6-0	559	446	113	6-0	0-0	6W
Arizona	5-0	410	335	75	3-0	2-0	5W
Colorado	5-0	472	408	64	5-0	0-0	5W
Baylor	3-0	268	231	37	3-0	0-0	3W
Kansas State	5-1	557	477	80	5-0	0-1	1L
UCF	5-1	522	467	55	4-1	1-0	4W
Utah	5-1	518	481	37	5-1	0-0	1L
BYU	4-1	436	343	93	4-1	0-0	1W
Cincinnati	4-1	378	318	60	4-1	0-0	1L
Arizona State	4-1	385	345	40	3-1	1-0	2W
West Virginia	5-2	499	422	77	5-0	0-2	2L
Texas Tech	4-2	493	450	43	4-0	0-2	1L
TCU	3-2	400	318	82	3-2	0-0	1W
Kansas	3-2	387	319	68	3-0	0-2	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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