Arizona vs Houston Big 12 Championship Game Predictions & Best Betting Picks
The #2 Houston Cougars (29-4, 19-1 Big 12) face Arizona (22-11, 14-6 Big 12) in the Big 12 Championship Game. Houston enters as 6.5-point favorites (-310 moneyline) with a total of 134.5 points.
Basketball players compete for loose ball
Houston won their previous meeting this season 62-58, though both teams struggled offensively. The Cougars have won 12 straight games and rank fourth nationally in three-point shooting at 40%. Arizona's defense ranks 312th against three-pointers but their offense is 15th in scoring and 62nd in shooting efficiency.
Key Betting Analysis:
- Game Total: Over 134.5 (-115) at FanDuel
- Reasoning: Arizona ranks 14th in net rating, 13th in offensive rating
- Both teams should improve from their first low-scoring meeting
Best Player Prop:
- LJ Cryer Over 2.5 Three-Pointers (-125) at DraftKings
- Analysis: Hit this mark in 10 of last 14 games
- Averages 7+ three-point attempts per game
- Career 41% three-point shooter
- Arizona struggles defending the three
Game Details:
- Date: March 15, 2025
- Time: 6pm ET
- Location: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO
- TV: ESPN
- Current Spread: Houston -6.5
- Total: 134.5
- Moneyline: Houston -310, Arizona +245
While Houston's defense remains elite, Arizona's offensive firepower should lead to more scoring than their first matchup. Expect Houston's three-point shooting to regress positively, particularly through Cryer, against Arizona's vulnerable perimeter defense.