Houston vs Arizona Big 12 Championship Odds: Cougars Favored in Title Game Showdown
The Houston Cougars (29-4, 19-1 Big 12) face the Arizona Wildcats (22-11, 14-6 Big 12) in the Big 12 Tournament championship game at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on March 15, 2025, at 6:00 pm ET.
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Houston opens as a 6.5-point favorite (-278 moneyline) while Arizona sits at +225 moneyline underdogs. The game total is set at 133.5, notably lower than the teams' first meeting this season which ended 62-58 in Houston's favor.
Houston's Tournament Dominance Houston continued their impressive Big 12 run in the tournament, defeating Colorado 77-68 and crushing #17 BYU 74-54 in the semifinals. Emmanuel Sharp scored 26 points against BYU, while LJ Cryer added 20. Houston's defense held BYU to just 32% shooting, marking the second time this season they've kept BYU under 60 points.
Arizona's Path to the Final The third-seeded Wildcats defeated Kansas 88-77 in the quarterfinals, with KJ Lewis and Henri Veesaar each scoring 19 points. In their semifinal victory over #9 Texas Tech (86-80), Caleb Love led with 27 points, shooting 50% from three-point range. Arizona dominated the boards, finishing +6 in rebounds.
Prediction Analysis Arizona has elevated their game during the tournament, with Caleb Love scoring 20+ points in four of his last seven games. The Wildcats' depth and athleticism match up well against Houston's style, unlike many Big 12 teams. Given their recent performance and valuable odds, Arizona shows strong potential for an upset victory.
Predicted Winner: Arizona (+225 moneyline)