Houston Cougars 78-40 SIU Edwardsville

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For this March Madness match, BetFTW's top pick is Houston Cougars to win with -29.5 handicap, with a 69% model probability. We also predict over 127.0 points at 58%.

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  1. Pick 1 Houston Cougars to win with -29.5 handicap W Settled - pick won.
    Event probability
    69%
    Stake Med 39.8/100
    Odds 2.06 Stake.com Recorded P/L +42.14
    Best odds 2.06 Stake.com
  2. Pick 2 Total score over 127.0 L Settled - pick not won.
    Event probability
    58%
    Stake Low 11.9/100
    Odds 1.91 William Hill Recorded P/L -16.00
    Best odds 2.00 Fezbet
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Match analysis

Houston Cougars vs SIU Edwardsville prediction review

Houston Cougars vs SIU Edwardsville took place in March Madness on Thursday, 20 March 2025 and ended with a 78-40 final score.

For the spread market, BetFTW favours Houston Cougars to win with -29.5 handicap at 69%. The selection has latest recorded odds of 2.06 and falls into the Medium stake band. The selection was settled as a winning pick.

BetFTW also has a prediction available in the total-points market. For this market, over 127 points carries a 58% model probability and latest recorded odds of 1.91. While Houston Cougars to win with -29.5 handicap is the higher-probability selection, over 127 points provides an additional prediction for a different market. The selection was settled as a losing pick.

No difference is shown between the best and latest recorded odds, which both stand at 2.06. Published prediction data remains visible after settlement, including the model probability, recorded prices, stake and outcome.