Rider vs Houston Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 20

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson speaks to an official after a play during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Saint Mary's in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.
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  • Houston is a -40.5 point favorite vs Rider
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Rider / Houston TV channel: TNT | tru

The Rider Broncs visit Fertitta Center to take on the Houston Cougars on Nov. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Houston, TX.

Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -40.5 (-115).

The Rider vs. Houston Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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Rider vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rider+40.5 -105O 133.5 -1053300
Houston -40.5 -115U 133.5 -115-10000

Rider vs Houston Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rider vs Houston Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rider has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 away games (+1.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 18 away games (+0.74 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 33 of their last 41 games (+13.60 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 41 games (+8.55 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Moneyline in 37 of their last 41 games (+7.35 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 41 games (+3.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 41 games (+3.40 Units / 7% ROI)

Rider Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rider has a 0-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.3 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -100% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI

Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston has a 1-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • 4-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +4 Units / 0.36% ROI
  • 1-3 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 3-1 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI

Rider Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rider has made 5.5 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Rider made 5.4 three-pointers per game last season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Rider had 19.3 free throw attempts per game last season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 17.5

Rider shot 47% from inside the arc (446/950) last season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

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 averaged 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (482 rebounds/36 games) last season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

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 averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (685 turnovers/76 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

Rider Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rider has made 5.5 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Rider made 5.4 three-pointers per game last season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Rider had 19.3 free throw attempts per game last season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 17.5

Rider shot 47% from inside the arc (446/950) last season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

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 averaged 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (482 rebounds/36 games) last season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

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 averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (685 turnovers/76 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3


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