Arizona Wildcats

Arizona Wildcats

Mar 15, 2025

Houston Cougars

Houston Cougars
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Arizona Wildcats vs Houston Cougars Pick – 3/15/2025

The Arizona Wildcats and Houston Cougars are set to face off in the Big 12 Championship game on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. This highly anticipated matchup features two of the conference's top teams vying for the tournament title.

Arizona Wildcats vs Houston Cougars Game Preview

The Arizona Wildcats (22-11) have demonstrated resilience throughout the season, culminating in a strong performance in the Big 12 Tournament. After finishing third in the regular-season standings, Arizona secured victories over Kansas (88-77) and Texas Tech (86-80) to reach the championship game. Guard Caleb Love has been instrumental, averaging 16.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. His 27-point performance against Texas Tech underscores his offensive prowess. Additionally, KJ Lewis has provided valuable contributions off the bench, notably recording 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in the semifinal win over Texas Tech.

On the other side, the Houston Cougars (29-4) have been a dominant force, clinching the top seed in the Big 12 Tournament. They extended their winning streak to ten games with decisive victories over Colorado and BYU, the latter by a 74-54 margin. Guard L.J. Cryer leads the team with 15.3 points per game, while Emanuel Sharp adds 12.0 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. Sharp's 26-point outing against BYU highlights his scoring capability. However, the Cougars may face a challenge with forward J'Wan Roberts, their leading rebounder, listed as questionable due to an ankle injury.

Betting Insights

As of the latest reports, Houston is favored by 6.5 points, with the over/under set at 133.5 points. The moneyline odds stand at Houston -278 and Arizona +225. Notably, Houston has a 17-16 record against the spread (ATS) this season, while Arizona is 18-15 ATS. In their previous encounter this season, Houston edged out Arizona with a 62-58 victory, a game that fell under the projected total points.

Arizona Wildcats vs Houston Cougars Prediction

This championship game presents a compelling matchup between Arizona's high-powered offense and Houston's stifling defense. Arizona averages 82.2 points per game, ranking 23rd nationally, while Houston allows just 58.4 points per game, leading the nation in defensive efficiency. The potential absence of J'Wan Roberts could impact Houston's rebounding and interior defense, providing Arizona with opportunities in the paint.

Given Houston's recent dominance and Arizona's offensive capabilities, the game is likely to be closely contested. While Houston's defense has been formidable, Arizona's recent offensive surge suggests they can keep the game competitive. Considering the spread and the potential impact of Roberts' injury, Arizona covering the 6.5-point spread appears to be a prudent pick. However, Houston's overall consistency and defensive strength make them the likely victor in this championship showdown.

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+5.5/-105
69% ARZ
-5.5/-115
31% HOU

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+197
4% ARZ
-244
96% HOU

Total Pick Consensus

138.0/-115
23% UN
138.0/-105
77% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Advanced Game Stats
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

ARZ
Team Stats Per Game
HOU
81.74
PTS GM
58.47
60.79
FGA
51.26
.473
FG%
.383
.324
3PT%
.309
12.24
ORB
9.91
0.8
DRB
0.64
39.59
TRB
31.59
22.24
FTA
17.5
.784
FT%
.709
16.29
AST
10.79
4.29
BLK
2.53
11.47
TO
13.79
16.65
PF
16.18

Defense/Offense

ARZ
Team Stats Per Game
HOU
72.44
PTS GM
74.21
61.41
FGA
58.79
.415
FG%
.458
.336
3PT%
.398
10.88
ORB
12.26
0.64
DRB
0.7
32.74
TRB
36.21
17.91
FTA
16.56
.714
FT%
.741
13.56
AST
11.97
2.68
BLK
4.62
11.76
TO
9.29
17.68
PF
16.38

Offense/Defense

ARZ
Advanced Game Stats
HOU
70.2
Pace
62.4
115.6
Off.Rate
92.0
.366
FTr
.341
.346
3PAr
.431
.573
TS%
.491
54.7
TRB%
46.6
56.7
AST%
55.0
10.9
STL%
7.8
12.0
BLK%
6.6
.529
eFG%
.449
13.8
TOV%
18.8
35.9
ORB%
29.3
.287
TF/FGA
.242

Defense/Offense

ARZ
Advanced Game Stats
HOU
70.2
Pace
62.4
102.5
Off.Rate
116.7
.292
FTr
.282
.419
3PAr
.345
.518
TS%
.557
45.3
TRB%
53.4
53.2
AST%
44.4
9.1
STL%
12.5
6.7
BLK%
15.8
.486
eFG%
.527
14.4
TOV%
12.2
28.5
ORB%
36.1
.208
TF/FGA
.209

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
ARZ HOU
ARZ HOU
Consensus
+6.0 (-110)
-6.0 (-110)
+5.5 (-110)
-5.5 (-111)
+5.5 (-105)
-5.5 (-118)
+5.5 (-105)
-5.5 (-115)
+6.5 (-110)
-6.5 (-104)
+5.5 (-110)
-5.5 (-110)
+6.0 (-110)
-6.0 (-109)
+5.5 (-110)
-5.5 (-110)
+6.0 (-105)
-6.0 (-115)
+5.5 (-105)
-5.5 (-115)
+6.5 (-110)
-6.5 (-102)
+5.5 (-110)
-5.5 (-110)
Open
Current
Book
ARZ HOU
ARZ HOU
Consensus
+212
-263
+196
-243
+225
-278
+210
-258
+210
-260
+188
-230
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
137.5 (-113)
137.5 (-109)
138.0 (-112)
138.0 (-110)
137.5 (-115)
137.5 (-105)
138.5 (-105)
138.5 (-115)
136.5 (-115)
136.5 (-105)
137.5 (-115)
137.5 (-105)
137.5 (-112)
137.5 (-109)
138.0 (-112)
138.0 (-109)
138.0 (-110)
138.0 (-110)
138.5 (-110)
138.5 (-110)
137.5 (-115)
137.5 (-105)
137.5 (-115)
137.5 (-105)

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