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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024-25 college basketball postseason has arrived. With tournament action on the docket, SIU Edwardsville and Houston are set to tip-off on Thursday, March 20th, 2025. Here's your chance to partake in March Madness! The end of the regular season has left us with solid trends for each team. Use the following performance insights and stats to handicap what promises to be an exciting matchup.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - SIU Edwardsville wound up with a 99.33 SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for the 2024-25 college basketball regular season, while Houston finished with a 100.00 power ranking.
- Away Records - Tournament games are typically played at neutral venues, which means both teams are away from their home courts. SIU Edwardsville comes to this matchup with a 7-8 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Ohio Valley Conference for away team wins. Their opponent, Houston, finished the regular season with a 10-0 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - SIU Edwardsville finished 2nd (0.650) in the Ohio Valley Conference, with Houston ending up 1st (0.950) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Big 12 Conference.
- Overall Win Percentage - SIU Edwardsville had a 0.667 regular season overall win percentage, with Houston notching a 0.882 overall win percentage at the end of the 2024-25 regular season.
- Team Records - SIU Edwardsville tallied a 22-11 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Houston put together a 30-4 standing for 2024-25 college basketball regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus, SIU Edwardsville faces Houston in March Madness showdown on Thursday. Catch the magic, see who will advance in this thrilling single-elimination game.
SIU Edwardsville ended 22-11 overall, while Houston dominated with a 30-4 record. In the Ohio Valley, SIU Edwardsville stands at 13-7, Houston at 19-1 in the Big 12. The winner moves forward in the tournament, leaving the loser to ponder.
The tables below have the best point spread lines, total lines, and moneylines for this matchup - bet on March Madness games at BetRivers and BetMGM. Review this matchup's prop bets below and may the best team win!
Best Cougars at Cougars Odds
| Underdog SIU Edwardsville | Favorite Houston |
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| Underdog SIU Edwardsville | Favorite Houston |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Houston is a -28.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while SIU Edwardsville is a +28.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 127.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 127.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Houston is a -10000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and SIU Edwardsville is a +3300 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
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SIU Edwardsville
Houston
3/20/25 2:00pm EDT | +28.5 -110-28.5 -110 |
Underdog SIU Edwardsville - SIU Edwardsville bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +28.5 SIU Edwardsville underdog bet wins if they lose by 28 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 29 or more.
Favorite Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -28.5 Houston favorite bet wins if they win by 29 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 28 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
SIU Edwardsville at Houston Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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SIU Edwardsville
Houston
First to 5 Points
3/20/25 2:00pm EDT | +260-400Bet |
SIU Edwardsville
Houston
First to 10 Points
3/20/25 2:00pm EDT | +425-800Bet |
SIU Edwardsville
Houston
First to 15 Points
3/20/25 2:00pm EDT | +625-1600Bet |
SIU Edwardsville
Houston
Game to Overtime
3/20/25 2:00pm EDT | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Big 12 | ||||||||
| Houston | 34-4 | 0.895 | 16-1 | 10-0 | 19-1 | - | 0.950 | W17 |
| Ohio Valley | ||||||||
| SIU Edwardsville | 22-12 | 0.647 | 12-3 | 7-8 | 13-7 | +2 | 0.650 | L1 |
SIU Edwardsville & Houston Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
SIU Edwardsville Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM SIU Edwardsville YR: futures available
Houston Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Houston | +450 Bet |
SIU Edwardsville & Houston Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the SIU Edwardsville vs Houston College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, March 20th, 2025 at 2:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the SIU Edwardsville vs Houston Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the SIU Edwardsville vs Houston Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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