Houston Cougars vs Syracuse Orange NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/24

The Houston Cougars, ranked #2, will take on the Syracuse Orange in a non-conference game. This game is set for Monday, November 24, 2025, at 6:00 PM ET. It will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, a neutral site. Fans can catch the action on TNT.

Houston enters the game as the favorite with a spread of -12.5. The Cougars have a strong start to the season with a 5-0 record. Syracuse is also off to a good start with a 4-0 record. The Orange are the underdogs with a spread of +12.5. Both teams aim to keep their winning streaks alive in this showdown.

Houston Cougars vs Syracuse Orange Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Houston Cougars vs Syracuse Orange
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas NV
  • Date: Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds:
    • Houston Spread: -12.5 (-118)
    • Syracuse Spread: +12.5 (-108)
    • Houston MoneyLine: -1110
    • Syracuse MoneyLine: +662
    • Over: 138.5 (-113)
    • Under: 138.5 (-111)

Houston Cougars Team Preview

The Houston Cougars have started the season strong with a perfect 5-0 record. They rank second in the AP poll and play in the Big 12 Conference. They won their recent game against Rider Broncs with a score of 91-45.

The team has a balanced offense, averaging 76.4 points per game. Their shooting accuracy is solid with a field goal percentage of 45.8%. They also excel at the free-throw line, making 79.6% of their shots, ranking them 18th in this category.

Key players include Kingston Flemings and Emanuel Sharp. Flemings averages 17.4 points per game, while Sharp contributes 16 points per game. Their contributions have been crucial in maintaining the team’s winning streak.

Syracuse Orange Team Preview

The Syracuse Orange have started the season strong with a perfect 4-0 record. In their recent game against Monmouth Hawks, they won 78-73. Naithan George played a key role, scoring 12 points and providing 9 assists.

Offensively, the team has been effective, averaging 81.5 points per game. They have a high field goal percentage of 52.5%, ranking 22nd. Their ability to share the ball is evident with 17.5 assists per game.

Defensively, Syracuse averages 8.5 steals and 7.8 blocks per game. Donnie Freeman is a standout player, averaging 17.8 points per game. The team’s strong performance at home, with a 4-0 record, sets a positive tone for the season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Houston Cougars are favored by 12.5 points against Syracuse. With Houston’s strong defense and Syracuse’s lower shooting efficiency from the three-point line, Houston is likely to cover the spread. The projected score for this game is Houston 77, Syracuse 63, which supports taking Houston at -12.5.

The over/under line is set at 138.5 points. Houston’s average points per game is 76.4, while Syracuse averages 81.5. Given both teams’ scoring abilities, the total points are expected to exceed the line. The projected total score of 140 points suggests betting on the over.