| MATCHUP | Rider Broncs | Texas Longhorns |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-2 | 3-1 |
| Where | Moody Center, Austin, TX | |
| When | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | SEC Network | |
The Rider Broncs and the Texas Longhorns meet Tuesday in college basketball action from Moody Center. Here’s a Rider vs Texas prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Rider vs Texas pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
Rider Broncs Betting Preview
Rider has three games in the bag so far this year, dropping the first pair for a 1-2 record overall. In their opener on November 3 versus Virginia, the Broncs were down by 10 points at halftime. Rider limped to an 87-53 loss with a 45-21 run in the second half. Topping the team in scoring was Aasim Burton with 17 points, six rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes of work. He was the only team player to finish in double-figures during the defeat. In game two versus Rutgers on November 5, the Broncs took another road loss by double-digits. Rider was trailing by 11 points at halftime then got outscored 46-29 the rest of the way in an 81-53 result. Caleb Smith had a double-double this time on 14 points and 10 boards, while Zion Cruz also made double-figures with his 11 points and six rebounds over 30 minutes in the losing effort.
In game three versus Eastern on Saturday, Rider finally got a win. The Broncs were tied up 36-36 by the break, then woke up on a 50-18 run the rest of the way for an 86-54 victory. Topping the team this time was Aasim Burton with 21 points, five boards and three assists. Zion Cruz added 16 points and three rebounds, while Mohamed Diallo had 12 points with six rebounds in 18 minutes on the floor during the victory.
Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
Over on the Texas side, they kicked off their 2025-26 season with a matchup versus Duke on November 4. The Longhorns were looking good with a 33-32 halftime edge, then got outscored from there 43-27 in a 75-60 defeat on the road. Daily Swain was the team’s leading scorer with 16 points and six rebounds in the futile effort. In game two the Longhorns got into the win column with a matchup versus Lafayette. Texas was up 46-28 at the break and cruised to the win 97-60 in the end. Matas Vokietaitis managed a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. As for game three, Texas was up 43-24 at halftime versus Fairleigh Dickinson. That one ended up a 93-58 blowout win. Tramon Mark led the way on 20 points and four rebounds in 27 minutes of work.
In their latest outing on Saturday versus UMKC, the Longhorns held a 38-26 advantage by halftime and rolled to the win 71-55 after 33 more points from there. Daily Swain was tops this time with 13 points and seven rebounds, and Lassina Traore doubled up on 10 points with 11 rebounds for the Longhorns in the victory effort.
Rider Broncs @ Texas Longhorns Betting Trends: November 18, 2025
Why the Texas Longhorns will win
- Texas has won each of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents at Moody Center.
- Rider has lost eight of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents.
- Rider has lost the first half in eight of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Rider Broncs will win
- Texas has lost nine of its last 12 night games.
Rider vs Texas Prediction
I’ll probably just stay with Texas, but in reality I’m not touching this one. The Longhorns have recovered pretty well following their tricky opener loss versus Duke. In their latest outing against UMKC over the weekend, Texas didn’t shoot great (39.7 percent from the field; 4-of-20 from 3-point range; 17-of-28 from the line) but had control of the game in pretty much every other facet. The Longhorns have scored 71 or more points in each of their wins so far this season while holding opponents below 61 points in that same timeframe.