Notre Dame vs Houston Prediction 11/26/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Notre Dame vs Houston prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, November 26th at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 5-2 this season after they defeated Rutgers by a score of 68-63 in their last game. Notre Dame led 36-24 at halftime, but they were outscored 39-32 in the second half in the win. The Fighting Irish shot 49% from the field, 44% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Markus Burton led Notre Dame with 21 points and six rebounds, while Jalen Haralson added 15 points and one assist in the win. 

Prior to that game, Notre Dame lost to Kansas by a score of 71-61, but did beat Bellarmine by a score of 86-79 before that. The Fighting Irish have scored 78.1 points per game with 38.1 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.4 points against per game this season. Markus Burton is averaging 20.3 points and 2.4 assists per game, while Jalen Haralson is averaging 13.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per game for the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame is shooting 47.9% from the field, 71.3% on free throws, and 37.3% on three pointers this season. 

Houston Cougars Betting Preview

The Houston Cougars are 6-1 this year after they lost to Tennessee by a score of 76-73 in their last game. Houston led 39-35 at halftime, but allowed 41 points in the second half in the loss. The Cougars shot 46% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Kingston Flemings led Houston with 25 points and four rebounds, while Milos Uzan added 17 points and four assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Houston defeated Syracuse by a score of 78-74 and Rider by a score of 91-45. The Cougars have scored 76.1 points per game with 39.9 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 59.6 points against per game this season. Kingston Flemings is averaging 17.3 points and 5.0 assists per game, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 16.3 points and 3.4 rebounds per game for the Cougars. Houston is shooting 44.5% from the field, 76.1% on free throws, and 33.0% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Houston Cougars will win

• Houston has won each of its last 13 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Notre Dame has lost 21 of its last 22 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Houston has won the first half in 22 of its last 23 day games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win

• Notre Dame has won seven of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Notre Dame’s last four games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.
• Each of Houston’s last four games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 136+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Houston ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (13.1).
• Houston ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (59.6).
• Notre Dame ranks 48th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (56.6%).
• Notre Dame ranks T50th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.4).

Notre Dame vs Houston Prediction 

Houston is coming off of a close loss to Tennessee on Tuesday, but they also needed overtime to get by Syracuse before that, so they have had some struggles at this tournament. The Cougars are shooting 44% from the field and their defense has not been as elite as usual. Notre Dame lost by 10 to Kansas in their first game, but bounced back with a decent win over Rutgers yesterday. The Fighting Irish are shooting 48% from the field, but I think they are going to have all sorts of problems scoring here. Take Houston to cover.

David Racey's Pick: Houston -10.5