SIU Edwardsville vs Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Mar 2025

No. 16 SIU Edwardsville Cougars (22-11, 13-7 OVC) face No. 1 Houston Cougars (30-4, 19-1 Big 12) in this Midwest Region first round game at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas.

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals when SIUE clash with Houston. Our prediction is for Over 125.5 points to be scored at odds of -115.

SIU Edwardsville Cougars won their previous game 69-48. This was a road victory against Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.

Houston Cougars were winners last time out. It was a 72-64 home victory against Arizona Wildcats.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Houston	28-6	2623	2137	486	20-2	8-4	1L
SIU Edwardsville	19-13	2271	2070	201	10-6	9-7	1L

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SIU Edwardsville vs Houston Prediction & Picks

These teams are capable of scoring more than 125.5 points in this college matchup. Therefore, we’re going Over the total line and expect a payout at -115.

A good deal of research goes into our college basketball picks. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key SIU Edwardsville vs Houston stats:

• The 125.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 SIUE games.
• The 125.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 SIUE games.
• The 125.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Houston games.
• The 125.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Houston games.
• The 125.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Houston games.

Over 125.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

There’s a chance to secure larger odds when you wager on the Totals. The leading sportsbooks allow you to move the line for an Over pick until you’re happy with the potential return.

Our Game Prediction

Over 125.5 Points @ -115 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ring Malith Under 4.5 Rebounds +120

Ring Malith (SIU Edwardsville) can be backed to total Under 4.5 rebounds at +120. There’s every chance that he will go Under as we’re confident he’ll fail to cover the Player Rebounds line.

Latest Ring Malith Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 7.5

-116

Under 7.5

-111

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

+113

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Ray'Sean Taylor Under 14.5 Points -119

Ray'Sean Taylor (SIU Edwardsville) is available at -119 to score Under 14.5 points. It’s anticipated that his Player Points are going to fall below the total, with this bet offering plenty of appeal.

Latest Ray'Sean Taylor Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 13.5

-100

Under 13.5

-130

Assists

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

Rebounds

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-143

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Correct Score Prediction

SIUE 53 - 77 Houston

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on Houston to achieve a 77-53 victory should give bettors a good run for their money.

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SIU Edwardsville vs Houston 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.

The Moneyline betting odds might not be available with some sportsbooks as there’s a big underdog in the form of SIU Edwardsville. However, the Spread can provide some great alternative wagering options.

The spread is currently 28.5, with the total points line at 127.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. The Over 127.5 selection is available to back at -105.

If you’re keen on Houston reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are -5000 to oblige. Conversely, SIU Edwardsville can be backed at +1000 to make this total first.

College basketball fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

SIUE

-

Houston

-

Point Spread

SIUE +28.5

-110

Houston -28.5

-110

Total Points

Under 127.5

-115

Over 127.5

-105

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite LJ Cryer is available at -116 to rack up Over 14.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -111 is available.

LJ Cryer (Houston)

Over 14.5

-116

Under 14.5

-111

Ray'Sean Taylor (SIUE)

Over 13.5

-100

Under 13.5

-130

Milos Uzan (Houston)

Over 12.5

-115

Under 12.5

-112

Emanuel Sharp (Houston)

Over 12.5

-114

Under 12.5

-114

J'Wan Roberts (Houston)

Over 8.5

-114

Under 8.5

-114

Ring Malith (SIUE)

Over 7.5

-116

Under 7.5

-111

Brian Taylor II (SIUE)

Over 7.5

+107

Under 7.5

-139

Joseph Tugler (Houston)

Over 5.5

-105

Under 5.5

-123

Milos Uzan (Houston)

Over 4.5

+126

Under 4.5

-164

Ray'Sean Taylor (SIUE)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

LJ Cryer (Houston)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

+106

J'Wan Roberts (Houston)

Over 1.5

+132

Under 1.5

-172

Brian Taylor II (SIUE)

Over 1.5

-204

Under 1.5

+155

Emanuel Sharp (Houston)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+170

J'Wan Roberts (Houston)

Over 5.5

+107

Under 5.5

-139

Ring Malith (SIUE)

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

+113

Joseph Tugler (Houston)

Over 4.5

-167

Under 4.5

+128

Ray'Sean Taylor (SIUE)

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-143

Emanuel Sharp (Houston)

Over 3.5

-123

Under 3.5

-105

Brian Taylor II (SIUE)

Over 3.5

+136

Under 3.5

-179

LJ Cryer (Houston)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-169

Milos Uzan (Houston)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-114

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to college basketball micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

SIU Edwardsville Stats

Houston Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games

Moneyline

• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games

Point Spread

• +28.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games

Point Spread

• -28.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 138.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 125.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.50 pts and allowed 65.60 pts in the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 131.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 125.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.50 pts and allowed 61.30 pts in the last 10 games

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

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

Ohio Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Tennessee State	23-9	2577	2347	230	13-2	10-7	6W
UT Martin	22-11	2305	2086	219	13-3	9-8	1L
Morehead State	20-13	2484	2466	18	12-2	8-11	1L
Southeast Missouri	20-13	2460	2331	129	11-5	9-8	1L
SIU Edwardsville	19-13	2271	2070	201	10-6	9-7	1L
Lindenwood	18-15	2566	2398	168	10-5	8-10	1L
Tennessee Tech	13-18	2272	2308	-36	8-6	5-12	2L
Eastern Illinois	13-20	2214	2321	-107	9-6	4-14	1L
Little Rock	12-20	2257	2372	-115	7-6	5-14	1L
Southern Indiana	7-23	2062	2212	-150	3-10	4-13	2L
Western Illinois	4-26	1933	2334	-401	3-11	1-15	5L

• 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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