Rider vs Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Rider vs Houston

The Rider Broncs square off against the Houston Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, November 20.

We’re really sweet on the big favorites who are -38.5 on the spread. Houston should enjoy a huge victory against Rider and cover the line at -118.

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Rider Broncs lost on the road in their previous game. Texas Longhorns won 99-65.

Houston Cougars won their last game 73-72. This was a road victory against Auburn Tigers.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Houston	4-0	291	222	69	3-0	1-0	4W
Rider	1-3	257	321	-64	1-0	0-3	1L

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Rider vs Houston Prediction & Picks

The Rider vs Houston betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s everything to like about the -38.5 line that Houston have to cover in this college showdown. Take the -118 and feel confident that the favorites get the job done.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming college hoops action along with the current form of each team. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball predictions.

Key Rider vs Houston stats:

• The -38.5 line has been covered by Houston in 0 of their last 10 games.

Houston -38.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rider 47 - 89 Houston

Let’s roll the dice and try the Coogs to achieve a 89-47 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

Rider vs Houston 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.

Some sportsbooks won’t be offering Moneyline wagering for this college game considering Rider are massive underdogs. Many bettors like to consider the Spread as an alternative, with this suiting all types of bankroll.

The spread is calculated to be 38.5, while total points comes in at 132.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you want to wager Over 132.5, there are odds of -112.

If you’re planning to place a bet on a college basketball matchup, head to the top betting apps and explore the wide range of team props and game lines. Look for the lines that offer the most value.

Moneyline

Rider

-

Houston

-

Point Spread

Rider +38.5

-104

Houston -38.5

-118

Total Points

Under 132.5

-108

Over 132.5

-112

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Turnovers, Steals, Blocks and Points, while there are lots of other options.

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Rider Stats

Houston Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +38.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +38.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -38.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
• -38.5 Betting Line at Home: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 132.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 132.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.90 pts and allowed 75.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.00 pts and allowed 80.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 129.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 127.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 132.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 132.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 58.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 71.70 pts and allowed 55.90 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iowa State	4-0	382	249	133	3-0	1-0	4W
Oklahoma State	5-0	464	365	99	5-0	0-0	5W
West Virginia	5-0	364	274	90	5-0	0-0	5W
Arizona	5-0	410	335	75	3-0	2-0	5W
Cincinnati	4-0	314	244	70	4-0	0-0	4W
Houston	4-0	291	222	69	3-0	1-0	4W
Kansas State	4-0	374	314	60	4-0	0-0	4W
Colorado	4-0	377	329	48	4-0	0-0	4W
Utah	5-0	433	389	44	5-0	0-0	5W
Baylor	3-0	268	231	37	3-0	0-0	3W
UCF	4-1	445	400	45	3-1	1-0	3W
Texas Tech	3-1	353	281	72	3-0	0-1	1W
BYU	3-1	338	273	65	3-1	0-0	1L
Arizona State	3-1	302	269	33	3-1	0-0	1W
TCU	3-2	400	318	82	3-2	0-0	1W
Kansas	3-2	387	319	68	3-0	0-2	1L

Metro Atlantic Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iona	4-0	351	304	47	3-0	1-0	4W
Quinnipiac	3-2	387	370	17	2-1	1-1	2W
Manhattan	3-2	423	407	16	2-0	1-2	1W
Fairfield	3-2	359	364	-5	2-0	1-2	2W
Marist	2-2	284	239	45	1-1	1-1	1L
Siena	2-2	279	259	20	1-1	1-1	2L
Niagara	2-2	266	273	-7	1-0	1-2	1L
Merrimack	2-3	348	390	-42	1-1	1-2	2W
Canisius	2-3	310	368	-58	2-0	0-3	1L
Sacred Heart	1-3	307	313	-6	1-0	0-3	3L
Saint Peter's	1-3	274	319	-45	1-0	0-3	2L
Rider	1-3	257	321	-64	1-0	0-3	1L
Mount St. Mary's	1-4	335	376	-41	0-1	1-3	2L

• 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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