Houston vs Arizona Prediction 3/15/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Arizona (22-11) vs. Houston (29-4)
March 15, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Houston -7.5; Over/Under: 135.5
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The Arizona Wildcats and Houston Cougars meet Saturday in the college basketball Big 12 Final at the T-Mobile Center. Here’s a Houston vs Arizona Prediction. This article will include a Houston vs Arizona Pick.
Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview
The Arizona Wildcats recently played Iowa State, Arizona State, Kansas, and Texas Tech. Arizona has seen five of its 11 losses come in its last 12 games.
The Arizona Wildcats are averaging 82 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 72.1 points on 41.4 percent shooting. Caleb Love is averaging 16.4 points and 3.5 assists, while Jaden Bradley is averaging 11.9 points and 3.4 rebounds. KJ Lewis is the third double-digit scorer and Henri Veesaar is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Arizona Wildcats are shooting 31.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The Arizona Wildcats are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.4 rebounds per game.
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Houston Cougars Betting Preview
The Houston Cougars recently beat Kansas, Baylor, Colorado, and BYU. Houston has won 12 straight games and hasn’t lost since February 1.
The Houston Cougars are averaging 74.2 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 58.2 points on 38.2 percent shooting. LJ Cryer is averaging 15.3 points and 2.2 rebounds, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 12 points and 3.1 rebounds. J’Wan Roberts is the third double-digit scorer and Milos Uzan is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Houston Cougars are shooting 39.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.8 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Cougars are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Cougars will win
- Houston has won each of its last 20 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Arizona has lost each of its last four day games played at neutral venues.
- Houston has won the first half in each of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Why the Arizona Wildcats will win
- Arizona has won 10 of its last 11 Conference Tournament games.
- Arizona has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Arizona’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141+ points.
- Six of Houston’s last seven day games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 136+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Houston ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (58.1).
- Houston ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (19.4).
- Arizona ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (17.7).
- Arizona ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (39.9).
Houston vs Arizona Injury Report
Houston will be without Ramon Walker Jr., while J’Wan Roberts is questionable with an ankle injury. Arizona will continue to be without Motiejus Krivas.
Houston vs Arizona Prediction
Houston is the more complete team, but the Cougars have also been hit or miss ATS recently. Houston gets these inflated lines, and it’s led to a 5-4-1 ATS record over its last 10 games. Arizona has looked sharp in back-to-back games, which includes just beating a title contender in Texas Tech. When Houston and Arizona clashed a month ago, the game was decided by four points. When Arizona is right it can beat anybody and Caleb Love looks comfortable in this tournament. This has a chance to be one of the better tournament games. I want the points with Arizona.
