#1 Houston vs #16 SIU Edwardsville Free Pick and Prediction – March 20
🏀 NCAAB Matchup! Can Houston cover -28.5? Our AI model breaks down the stats and trends for this exciting matchup! 🎯 Pick inside!
Today, #16 SIU Edwardsville face off against #1 Houston in an NCAAB matchup at 2:00 PM EST. Bovada has Houston as -28.5 favorites with a total of 126.5 points. Can #16 SIU Edwardsville pull off an upset against the red-hot #1 Houston, who hold a 88.2% win rate? Let’s break down the stats.
Game Details
- Matchup: #16 SIU Edwardsville @ #1 Houston
- Date/Time: March 20, 2025, 2:00 PM EST
- Venue: Houston Home Arena
- Broadcast: TBD
Current Betting Lines (Bovada)
| Team | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| SIU Edwardsville | 28.5 (-115) | O 126.5 |
| Houston | -28.5 (-105) | U 126.5 |
Team Comparison and Key Stats
SIU Edwardsville (Away)
- Record: 22-11-0 (66.7% )
- Team Ranking: #236
- Team Rating: -3.9
- ATS: 18-12-1 (60.0% )
- Over/Under: 15-16-0 (48.4% to Over)
- Away PPG: 69.6
- Away Opponents PPG: 69.6
Houston (Home)
- Record: 30-4-0 (88.2% 🟢)
- Team Ranking: #3
- Team Rating: 25.1
- ATS: 18-16-0 (52.9% )
- Over/Under: 14-19-1 (42.4% to Over)
- Home PPG: 76.5
- Home Opponents PPG: 53.2
Team Statistics Comparison
| Category | SIU Edwardsville (Away) | Houston (Home) |
|---|---|---|
| Season Record | 22-11-0 | 30-4-0 |
| Win Rate | 66.7% | 88.2% 🟢 |
| Points Per Game | 70.6 (#227) | 74.2 (#130) |
| Offensive Efficiency | 1.013 (#237) | 1.131 (#23🟢) |
| Defensive Efficiency | 0.975 (#39🟢) | 0.891 (#1🟢) |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.6 (#161) | 9.3 (#8🟢) |
| True Shooting % | 104.0% (#297) | 111.3% (#105) |
| 3-Point Shooting % | 34.0% (#168) | 39.8% (#3🟢) |
| Opponents 3-Point % | 33.0% (#122) | 30.9% (#34🟢) |
| Recent PPG (Last 3) | 71 | 74.3 |
| ATS Record | 18-12-1 | 18-16-0 |
| ATS Cover % | 60.0% | 52.9% |
Betting Trends and Insights
- SIU Edwardsville is 60.0% ATS in their last 10 road games.
- Houston has gone Over in 42.4% of their last 10 home games.
Prediction and Free Pick
Prediction: Houston’s edge at home should shine, but SIU Edwardsville keeps it competitive. Our model sees value in this matchup.
Free Pick: SIU Edwardsville 28.5 (-110) – ★★★★★
Rationale: Extremely strong indicators from home court and efficiency drive this pick.
Model Prediction
- Projected Winner: SIU Edwardsville by 16.0 points
- Current Spread: Houston -28.5
- Pick: SIU Edwardsville 28.5
- Confidence: Strong
Note: This pick shows significant value based on our model.
Conclusion
The SIU Edwardsville-Houston clash is set to deliver, and we’re backing SIU Edwardsville 28.5 as our free pick. Visit onlinewagerreview.com for more analysis and premium picks, or bet now at Bovada. Share your thoughts below—happy wagering!
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