Rider Broncs vs Houston Cougars NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/20

The Rider Broncs will take on the #2 ranked Houston Cougars on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The game will be held at the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. This non-conference game is set to be broadcast on TNT at 9:00 PM ET.

Rider Broncs have had a challenging start to their season with a record of 1-3. They face a tough opponent in the Houston Cougars, who have a perfect 4-0 record. The spread suggests a significant difference between the two teams, with Rider at +39.5 and Houston at -39.5.

Rider Broncs vs Houston Cougars Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Rider Broncs vs #2 Houston Cougars
  • Venue: Fertitta Center, Houston TX
  • Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Rider Spread +39.5 (-107), Houston Spread -39.5 (-113), Over/Under 132.5 (-108/-112)

Rider Broncs Team Preview

The Rider Broncs have had a tough start to their season with a 1-3 record. They have yet to secure a win on the road, holding a 0-3 away record. Their offense is struggling, with a low field goal percentage of 37.2, ranking them 353rd nationally.

Flash Burton is one of the top performers for the Broncs. He averages 14 points per game with a field goal percentage of 40.8. Caleb Smith also contributes with 9.5 points and 8 rebounds per game.

Defensively, the Broncs average 4.8 steals per game. They are also managing 3.5 blocks per game. However, they face challenges with turnovers, averaging 13.2 per game, and fouls, with 23 per game.

Houston Cougars Team Preview

The Houston Cougars have a strong start this season with a 4-0 record. They have secured all their wins both at home and on the road. The team is ranked #2 in the AP rankings and competes in the Big 12 conference.

Offensively, the Cougars average 72.8 points per game. They attempt 64.8 field goals per game, making 43.2% of them. Their free throw percentage stands at 76.6%, which is ranked 59th nationally.

Key players include Kingston Flemings, who averages 17.2 points per game, and Chris Cenac Jr., with 10.8 points per game. Emanuel Sharp also contributes with 16.2 points per game. The team averages 41 rebounds per game, showing strength on the boards.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, taking Rider at +39.5 (-107) is the recommendation. Houston scores 72.8 points per game, while Rider scores 64.2. The projected score might be Houston 72, Rider 64. With a difference of 8 points, Rider could cover the large spread.

For the over/under pick, the under 132.5 (-112) is the choice. Both teams have low scoring averages with Houston at 72.8 and Rider at 64.2. This totals 137 points, but with slow possessions, the actual total could be lower, making the under a safer pick.