| MATCHUP | Rider Broncs | Houston Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-3 | 4-0 |
| Where | Fertitta Center, Houston, TX | |
| When | Thursday, November 20, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | TNT | |
Rider Broncs Betting Preview
The Rider Broncs lost to Rutgers and Texas, and they play Coppin State next. Rider has lost 4 of its last 5 games.
The Rider Broncs are averaging 64.3 points on 37.2 percent shooting and allowing 80.3 points on 40.9 percent shooting. Flash Burton is averaging 14 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Zion Cruz is averaging 10.5 points and 0.8 assists. Caleb Smith is dishing 1 assist and Mohamad Diallo is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Rider Broncs are shooting 23.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70.5 percent from the free throw line. The Rider Broncs are allowing 31 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.8 rebounds per game.
Houston Cougars Betting Preview
The Houston Cougars beat Oakland and Auburn, and they play Syracuse next. Houston has won 10 of its last 11 games.
The Houston Cougars are averaging 97 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 74 points on 36.5 percent shooting. Kingston Flemings is averaging 17.3 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 16.3 points and 4.3 rebounds. Chris Cenac Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Milos Uzan is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Houston Cougars are shooting 28.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Cougars are allowing 25 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Cougars will win
- Houston has won each of its last 57 night games at Fertitta Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Rider has lost each of its last six road games against non-Conference opponents.
- Rider has lost the first half in each of its last six road games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Rider’s last six night games have produced a total of 134+ points.
- Each of Houston’s last five night games against non-Conference opponents at Fertitta Center have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Houston ranks T363rd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (11.8).
- Houston ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (55.5).
- Rider ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (40.6%).
- Rider ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (8.3).
Rider vs Houston Prediction
Houston obviously has the ability to blow the doors off, and Rider hasn’t shown us much positive up to this point. However, this is a massive line and Houston is 1-3 ATS on the season. We also have to ask how motivated Houston is to take little ole Rider behind the woodshed, especially with Syracuse on deck. This is a look ahead spot for Houston, and this will be just the fifth time since 2021 where the Cougars are favorites of 35 or more points. I’ll take a shot with Rider and the points.