- Matchup: Syracuse Orange vs Houston Cougars
- Date: Monday, November 24, 2025
- Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The undefeated Houston Cougars (4-0) are set to face off against the Syracuse Orange (4-0) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena this Monday.
In their most recent game, the Syracuse Orange triumphed over Monmouth with a score of 78-73. During this contest, Syracuse committed 20 fouls, while Monmouth had 27. Syracuse made 9 of 24 attempts from beyond the arc. Monmouth shot 80% from the free-throw line, hitting 20 out of 25 shots. They secured 31 rebounds (8 offensive, 23 defensive) but did not register any blocks. Monmouth recorded 12 assists and 8 steals throughout the game. On defense, Syracuse allowed their opponents a shooting percentage of 38.6%, permitting 22 baskets out of 57 attempts. Syracuse also recorded 17 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and made 4 steals, while grabbing 32 rebounds—8 of which were offensive. They went 19 for 33 from the free-throw line, finishing with a free-throw percentage of 57.6%. The Orange’s overall shooting percentage was 50.0%, making 26 out of 52 field-goal attempts, including 7 of 17 from three-point range.
Notable contributor Donnie Freeman recorded 18 points from 3 of 10 shooting, along with 3 assists and 7 rebounds in 32 minutes of play.
As they head into this matchup, Syracuse boasts a solid record of 4-0 this season. They are averaging 81.5 points per game, which ranks 152nd in Division 1, with a field-goal percentage of 52.5%. The Orange are converting 33.3% of their three-point attempts (26 of 78) and 61.2% from the free-throw line. Collectively, they are averaging 37.8 rebounds per game and have accounted for 70 assists this season, ranking 177th nationally. Syracuse has a turnover rate of 9.5 per game and is committing an average of 16.5 personal fouls.
On defense, the Orange are forcing an average of 16.8 turnovers per game while drawing 17.8 fouls. They currently rank 17th in Division 1 for assists allowed, having yielded a total of 36 assists this season. Syracuse is holding opponents to a field-goal percentage of 31.0% (70 of 226) and conceding an average of 35.3 rebounds per game. Their opponents are shooting just 23.0% from three-point range, and they currently lead the nation in points allowed per game, holding foes to 53.3.
In their latest game, the Houston Cougars edged out Auburn with a close 73-72 victory. In this game, Houston collected 25 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 34. They turned the ball over 9 times while recording 7 steals. Auburn committed 14 fouls, allowing Houston to shoot 12 free throws, of which they successfully converted 10 at an 83.3% rate. Houston made 7 of their 24 three-point attempts (29.2%) and managed a field-goal percentage of 43.1%, sinking 28 of 65 shots. Defensively, they allowed Auburn to shoot 22 of 57 from the field, equating to a 38.6% shooting rate. Auburn made 7 of their 22 three-point attempts (31.8%) and finished at the free-throw line at a rate of 63.6%, hitting 21 out of 33 attempts. Houston conceded a total of 32 rebounds to Auburn, including 11 offensive boards.
Kingston Flemings was a standout performer for the Cougars, connecting on 8 of 13 shots for an outstanding 61.5% shooting rate, alongside 5 rebounds. He wrapped up the game with 22 points and 7 assists in 35 minutes of play.
So far this season, Houston has also compiled a record of 4-0. In terms of offensive metrics, the Cougars are shooting 43.2% from the field, ranking 268th in Division 1. They have scored a total of 291 points this season, averaging 72.8 points per game, while registering 41.0 rebounds per matchup. They are dishing out 15.8 assists per game (148th in the nation) and are averaging 10.3 turnovers. The Cougars are committing 19.0 fouls per game and achieving a free-throw conversion rate of 76.6%.
Defensively, the Cougars allow opponents to shoot 25.0% on three-pointers (17 of 68) and 62.4% from the charity stripe. They are giving up an average of 7.8 assists and 33.8 rebounds per game, ranking 5th and 133rd nationally. Houston ranks 4th in Division 1 for points allowed, conceding an average of 55.5 per game. They force an average of 13.5 turnovers each contest while holding opponents to a shooting percentage of 36.4% (26th in Division 1).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA spread?
Prediction: Go with Syracuse
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