Gonzaga (26-8) vs Houston (31-4)
When: Saturday, March 22nd 2025
Where: INTRUST Bank Arena,
Wichita, KS
Time: 5:40 ET | TV: CBS
Opening Odds: Houston -5/139.5
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Gonzaga Bulldogs L10 Games
| Date | vs | Score | Line | ATS | GONZ FG | Opp FG | Reb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/20/25 | UGA (N) | 89-68 (W) | -7/153 | WO | 33/60 | 21/60 | 35-26 |
| 3/11/25 | @SMC (N) | 58-51 (W) | -3.5/141 | WU | 26/63 | 20/52 | 23-37 |
| 3/10/25 | SF (N) | 85-76 (W) | -15.5/158 | LO | 28/63 | 28/62 | 36-30 |
| 3/1/25 | @SF (N) | 95-75 (W) | -9/157.5 | WO | 34/59 | 31/67 | 35-30 |
| 2/25/25 | @SCU | 95-76 (W) | -6.5/162.5 | WO | 37/64 | 22/55 | 32-25 |
| 2/22/25 | SMC | 67-74 (L) | -7/142 | LU | 27/56 | 27/60 | 25-31 |
| 2/19/25 | @WSU | 84-63 (W) | -12/166 | WU | 29/56 | 24/59 | 31-22 |
| 2/15/25 | PEPP | 107-55 (W) | -26/161.5 | WO | 45/79 | 19/65 | 48-29 |
| 2/13/25 | SF | 88-77 (W) | -16/153.5 | LO | 34/65 | 26/60 | 35-25 |
| 2/8/25 | @PAC | 78-61 (W) | -25/149.5 | LU | 25/58 | 22/55 | 34-30 |
Houston Cougars L10 Games
| Date | vs | Score | Line | ATS | HOU FG | Opp FG | Reb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/20/25 | SIUE (N) | 78-40 (W) | -28.5/128.5 | WU | 27/66 | 15/49 | 44-22 |
| 3/15/25 | ARIZ (N) | 72-64 (W) | -5/138 | WU | 26/61 | 25/57 | 31-34 |
| 3/14/25 | BYU (N) | 74-54 (W) | -6.5/135 | WU | 23/55 | 19/60 | 34-30 |
| 3/13/25 | COLO (N) | 77-68 (W) | -17.5/127.5 | LO | 24/49 | 23/57 | 34-28 |
| 3/8/25 | @BAY | 65-61 (W) | -4/131.5 | PU | 22/50 | 20/59 | 32-31 |
| 3/3/25 | KU | 65-59 (W) | -9.5/132.5 | LU | 24/68 | 19/42 | 32-30 |
| 3/1/25 | CIN | 73-64 (W) | -13/125.5 | LO | 30/56 | 26/59 | 23-27 |
| 2/24/25 | @TTU | 69-61 (W) | -4.5/131 | WU | 22/49 | 17/57 | 30-36 |
| 2/22/25 | ISU | 68-59 (W) | -11/129.5 | LU | 25/47 | 18/46 | 28-19 |
| 2/18/25 | @ASU | 80-65 (W) | -12/133.5 | WO | 26/54 | 19/44 | 32-19 |
Prediction
This is the matchup of the tournament so far and it should be a good one. Both teams had no trouble in the first round and the winner of this has a path to the Final Four. Usually the 8/9 winner has no chance against a No. 1 seed, but this isn’t your ordinary eight seed. The Zags are playing great right now and have all kinds of experience and a head coach who’s been here a time or two. Gonzaga can score points, but Houston can dictate pace and drive opposing offenses nuts. However, the Zags can play their style and play some defense when needed. I expect a close contest. Give me the points.
Pick: Gonzaga +5
