Houston vs Arizona Betting Odds and Prediction: Big 12 Championship Game Preview
Houston and Arizona clash in the Big 12 Tournament championship game at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City (6:00 pm ET). Houston opened as 6.5-point favorites with a moneyline of -278, while Arizona sits at +225 underdogs. The game total opened at 133.5.
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The top-seeded Cougars (29-4, 19-1 Big 12) continued their conference dominance in the tournament, defeating Colorado 77-68 and crushing #17 BYU 74-54. Houston's elite defense held BYU to just 32% shooting, well below their season average of 81.9 PPG.
Third-seeded Arizona (22-11, 14-6 Big 12) earned their finals spot by beating Kansas 88-77 and Texas Tech 86-80. The Wildcats shot an impressive 50% from three-point range against Texas Tech, with Caleb Love leading the charge with 27 points.
Key Players to Watch:
- Houston: Emmanuel Sharp (12.0 PPG), LJ Cryer (15.3 PPG)
- Arizona: Caleb Love (16.2 PPG), KJ Lewis (10.8 PPG)
Previous Matchup: Houston won 62-58 in their regular-season meeting.
Prediction: Arizona's improved tournament play and depth make them valuable underdogs. Their athleticism matches up well with Houston's style. Take Arizona moneyline at +225.
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