Houston vs Arizona Odds, Picks & Prediction: Big 12 Championship Game Preview
The Houston Cougars (29-4) face the Arizona Wildcats (22-11) in the Big 12 Tournament championship game at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Houston enters as 6.5-point favorites after dominating the conference all season.
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Game Details:
- Date: March 15, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM ET
- Location: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City
- Spread: Houston -6.5
- Moneyline: Houston -278, Arizona +225
- Total: 133.5
Houston's Tournament Journey:
- Defeated Colorado 77-68 in quarterfinals
- Dominated #17 BYU 74-54 in semifinals
- Emmanuel Sharp scored 26 points vs BYU
- Defense held BYU to just 32% shooting
Arizona's Path to Final:
- Beat Kansas 88-77 in quarterfinals
- Defeated #9 Texas Tech 86-80 in semifinals
- Caleb Love scored 27 points vs Texas Tech
- Shot 50% from three-point range against TTU
Key Factors:
- Houston won regular season matchup 62-58
- Cougars finished 19-1 in Big 12 regular season
- Arizona's Caleb Love has scored 20+ in 4 of last 7 games
- Wildcats have superior depth and athleticism
Prediction: Arizona's recent offensive surge and matching athleticism make them attractive underdogs. Take Arizona moneyline at +225 for upset potential.
Stats to Know:
- Houston ATS: 17-16
- Arizona ATS: 17-15
- Houston PPG: 73.8
- Arizona PPG: 81.9
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