Rider Broncs vs. Houston Cougars: College Basketball Betting Preview and Predictions
The Rider Broncs (1-3) are set to face off against the No. 2 Houston Cougars (4-0) at Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. The game is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on Thursday and will be broadcast on TNT/truTV. This will be the first-ever meeting between Rider and Houston in college basketball.
Rider comes into the game with a 1-3 record, suffering a 99-65 loss to Texas in their last outing. Houston, on the other hand, remains undefeated at 4-0, narrowly escaping with a 73-72 win over Auburn in their previous game. The Cougars are 1-3 against the spread this season.
Houston is heavily favored in this matchup, with odds of -10000, making it an expensive bet. Rider, as the underdog, is getting 40.5 points, which could be a good bet considering Houston's tendency to play methodically on offense and not score high point totals.
The total points over/under for the game is set at 133.5. Given Houston's strong defense and Rider's shooting struggles, the under could be a favorable bet. The Cougars have been holding opponents to low point totals, and Rider has been struggling to shoot efficiently.
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