The Queens Royals take on the Winthrop Eagles in Rock Hill, SC. Tip-off is set for 8 a.m. ET on YouTube.
Winthrop is favored by -4.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -205. The total is set at 162.5 points.
Here’s my Queens vs. Winthrop predictions and college basketball picks for November 3, 2025.
Queens vs Winthrop Prediction
My Pick: Queens +5
My Queens vs Winthrop best bet is on the Royals to cover the spread. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
Queens vs. Winthrop Odds
| Queens Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -110 | 162.5 -110 / -110 | +170 |
| Winthrop Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -110 | 162.5 -110 / -110 | -205 |
- Queens vs Winthrop spread: Winthrop -4.5
- Queens vs Winthrop over/under: 162.5 points
- Queens vs Winthrop moneyline: Queens +170, Winthrop -205
Queens vs Winthrop College Basketball Betting Preview
Queens Basketball
Queens University enters its fourth season in the Division I ranks, and much to its credit, it's gotten better, claiming its first postseason appearance in 2024-25 with a trip to the CBI.
This Queens team comes in with an oddity in today's college basketball landscape. The Royals return three players, two of whom were their scoring core a season ago.
Chris Ashby and Yoav Berman averaged 12.7 and 8.2 points per game, respectively. They also welcomed a big man transfer in Carson Schwieger, who's a double-digit scorer and can do a lot of good for their frontcourt.
Gus Larson, a grad transfer with size and experience, will also be able to shoulder much of the load.
They have Nasir Mann back, a senior with long-range ability.
Winthrop Basketball
Winthrop had a disappointing end to the season in 2024-25, falling in the Big South Tournament to High Point by 12 points.
The Eagles also come into this season as a completely rebuilt program. They lost their three best producers, Paul Jones III (transferred to James Madison), Kelton Talford and Ryan Jolly.
They return four players to provide a bit of depth, but their total minutes entering this season raise a few question marks.
While last season's team relied heavily on post play behind Talford, this season's focus will have to be on the guards.
They brought in Daylen Berry, a leading scorer for Charleston Southern a season ago. He comes in as a senior and will look to contribute in a big way. He averaged 13.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game last season.
Winthrop will also benefit from Duquesne transfer Kareem Rozier. Considered a floor general, Rozier attributes a low turnover ratio to aid Winthrop.
Winthrop was the fourth-fastest team last season in adjusted tempo, but it struggled to avoid turnovers. Expect a similar pace, with fewer turnovers this season.
Queens vs. Winthrop Betting Analysis
It's the first game of the season. So yes — I have to play here!
My best pick in this game will be Queens at +5. The Royals come in with a bit more experience at the high Division I level. Winthrop did add transfers, but Queens is in a better position to start the season.
The Royals kept a bulk of their production a season ago, and for today's standards, added the pieces they needed to make it go.
I like their ability to take good shots from the floor, as we've seen the last few years under Grant Leonard, and I expect this to continue this season.
I also looked at the under for this game, but the overall pace might be a concern, as the first game out of the gate tends to be a bit chaotic.
If it comes down to free throws, I like Queens to be in a better position. The Royals might win outright, but I'll take my points in the back pocket for some insurance.
My Pick: Queens +5
