Houston Cougars
Basketball NCAAB Mon 24 Nov 18:00
Syracuse Orange
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  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

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.

We’re Expecting Syracuse to Cover the Spread

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.

62-46 Triumph for Houston in Last H2H

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
Houston 28-6 2623 2137 486 20-2 8-4 1L
Syracuse 15-17 2400 2376 24 12-6 3-11 6L
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Houston vs Syracuse Prediction & Picks

We’ve broken down Houston vs Syracuse from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Donnie Freeman Over 5.5 Rebounds -149 BetMGM logo

Donnie Freeman (Syracuse) is available at -149 to have Over 5.5 rebounds. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line based on the information to hand.

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Emanuel Sharp Over 1.5 Assists -130 BetMGM logo

Emanuel Sharp (Houston) can be wagered to have Over 1.5 assists at -130. We can place a Player Assists bet with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the total.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Syracuse +13.5
Totals Under 138.5
Player Rebounds Donnie Freeman Over 5.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Syracuse -14.5. We’ve also gone for Under 139.5 and Donnie Freeman (Syracuse) to get Over 5.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Houston Houston logo 71 - 61 Syracuse logo 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.

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Houston vs Syracuse Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Houston Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Houston a 94% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -1667 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Syracuse, you will find +920 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 14.5, with the total points line at 141.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to bet Under 141.5, there are odds of -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Kingston Flemings Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

The favorite to land the most baskets is Kingston Flemings. Odds of -114 can be found for him scoring Over 16.5 points and there are the same odds for him to go Under.

Player Points
Kingston Flemings (Houston)
Over 16.5
-114
Under 16.5
-114
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Emanuel Sharp (Houston)
Over 14.5
-101
Under 14.5
-128
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Donnie Freeman (Syracuse)
Over 12.5
-135
Under 12.5
+105
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Kiyan Anthony (Syracuse)
Over 12.5
+106
Under 12.5
-137
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Player Assists
Naithan George (Syracuse)
Over 4.5
-120
Under 4.5
-110
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Kingston Flemings (Houston)
Over 4.5
+104
Under 4.5
-135
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Milos Uzan (Houston)
Over 3.5
-154
Under 3.5
+120
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Emanuel Sharp (Houston)
Over 1.5
-130
Under 1.5
-100
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Player Rebounds
Chris Cenac Jr. (Houston)
Over 7.5
-105
Under 7.5
-123
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Donnie Freeman (Syracuse)
Over 5.5
-149
Under 5.5
+115
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Naithan George (Syracuse)
Over 4.5
+125
Under 4.5
-164
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Kingston Flemings (Houston)
Over 3.5
+125
Under 3.5
-161
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston logo Houston Stats
Syracuse logo 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
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Atlantic Coast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Duke 32-2 2798 2147 651 21-0 11-2 11W
Virginia 29-5 2742 2326 416 19-1 10-4 1L
Miami 25-8 2704 2349 355 16-4 9-4 1L
North Carolina 24-8 2553 2282 271 19-1 5-7 2L
Clemson 24-10 2521 2269 252 16-3 8-7 1L
Louisville 23-10 2797 2382 415 16-2 7-8 1L
California 21-11 2492 2344 148 17-4 4-7 2L
Stanford 20-12 2431 2326 105 12-7 8-5 1L
NC State 20-13 2762 2525 237 13-7 7-6 1L
SMU 20-13 2779 2561 218 17-3 3-10 1L
Virginia Tech 19-13 2521 2396 125 15-4 4-9 2L
Florida State 18-15 2652 2572 80 12-8 6-7 1L
Wake Forest 17-16 2602 2543 59 12-6 5-10 1L
Syracuse 15-17 2400 2376 24 12-6 3-11 6L
Notre Dame 13-18 2308 2335 -27 11-7 2-11 2L
Pittsburgh 13-20 2327 2370 -43 8-10 5-10 1L
Boston College 11-20 2090 2191 -101 10-10 1-10 1W
Georgia Tech 11-20 2287 2400 -113 10-10 1-10 12L
Big 12 Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Arizona 32-2 2929 2339 590 21-1 11-1 9W
Houston 28-6 2623 2137 486 20-2 8-4 1L
Iowa State 27-7 2781 2215 566 19-1 8-6 1L
Kansas 23-10 2496 2290 206 17-2 6-8 1L
Texas Tech 22-10 2573 2324 249 16-4 6-6 3L
BYU 23-11 2853 2561 292 17-4 6-7 1L
TCU 22-11 2584 2378 206 16-5 6-6 1L
UCF 21-11 2591 2511 80 15-5 6-6 1L
Oklahoma State 19-14 2781 2736 45 14-5 5-9 1L
West Virginia 18-14 2214 2072 142 15-6 3-8 1L
Cincinnati 18-15 2413 2230 183 16-4 2-11 1L
Colorado 17-15 2559 2542 17 15-7 2-8 2L
Arizona State 17-16 2519 2585 -66 13-6 4-10 1L
Baylor 16-16 2642 2469 173 12-8 4-8 1L
Kansas State 12-20 2546 2619 -73 11-8 1-12 2L
Utah 10-22 2379 2531 -152 9-9 1-13 6L
  • 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