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National championship game odds for Houston Cougars vs Florida Gators NCAA Tournament game, with point spread, moneyline, over/under for betting.
SportsLine expert Thomas Casale has revealed his Florida Gators vs. Houston Cougars picks for the 2025 NCAA Tournament national championship game on Monday
Men's national championship game picks, predictions, odds for Florida Gators vs Houston Cougars NCAA Tournament March Madness game Monday, April 7.
Houston opened as the favorite to win the 2026 men's college basketball national title on BetMGM, just ahead of Duke.
The 2025 NCAA Tournament has reached the finish line for Monday night's finale in San Antonio's Alamodome when No. 1 seeds Florida and Houston meet in the NCAA championship game. The Cougars are seeking the first national title in program history, while the Gators could win their third crown this century with a win.
The Cougars stunned Duke, outscoring the Blue Devils 15-3 to close their semifinal clash Saturday and win 70-67. L.J. Cryer finished with 26 points to lead Houston to their third title game appearance and first national championship.
Houston guard Milos Uzan is expected to turn pro, but Emanuel Sharp and Joseph Tugler could return to fortify a Cougars team that easily could have won Monday night. The Gators have 20-1 odds to repeat, tied for the seventh best with five other teams (BYU, Kentucky, Arkansas, Kansas and Alabama).
Does defense win championships? Houston is putting that theory to test in this year's Final Four. After surviving Duke and the Kenpom No. 1-rated offense Saturday, Houston's top-rated defense gets Florida and the No. 2-rated offense Monday in the national championship.
Analyzing Monday’s Florida vs. Houston odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.
It's not like the Cougars aren't talented either. They ranked No. 9 in offensive efficiency in college basketball this season, via KenPom.com, with the best 3-point percentage in the nation. The defense was No. 1, and that's obvious any time you watch Houston.