Houston vs Syracuse Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 24

FILE - Syracuse assistant coach Adrian Autry jokes with players before an NCAA college basketball in the NIT against Mississippi in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Syracuse formally introduced new men's basketball coach Adrian Autry, Friday, March 10, 2023, but it turned into more of a celebration of Jim Boeheim, the Hall of Fame coach Autry is succeeding. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
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  • Houston is a -13.5 point favorite vs Syracuse
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Houston / Syracuse TV channel: TNT

The Houston Cougars visit MGM Grand Garden Arena to take on the Syracuse Orange on Nov. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Las Vegas, NV.

Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).

The Houston vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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Houston vs. Syracuse Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Houston-13.5 -110O 139.5 -115-1200
Syracuse +13.5 -110U 139.5 -105725

Houston vs Syracuse Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 73.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Houston vs Syracuse Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 55.6% confidence for today’s game.


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Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Houston has a 17% free throw rate (54 free throw attempts/325 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 39%

Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Houston has a 17% free throw rate (54 free throw attempts/325 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 36%

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse is shooting 66% from the free throw line (155/235) in the first half since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Syracuse is shooting 70% from the free throw line (580/828) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 74%

Syracuse has averaged 1.27 points per shot (2,035 points/1,604 shots) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Syracuse shot 73% from the free throw line (437/602) last season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 74%

Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Houston has a 17% free throw rate (54 free throw attempts/325 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 39%

Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Houston has a 17% free throw rate (54 free throw attempts/325 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 36%

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse is shooting 66% from the free throw line (155/235) in the first half since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Syracuse is shooting 70% from the free throw line (580/828) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 74%

Syracuse has averaged 1.27 points per shot (2,035 points/1,604 shots) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Syracuse shot 73% from the free throw line (437/602) last season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 74%


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