Match Analysis: Houston Cougars vs Gonzaga Bulldogs – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: March 22, 2025
- Time: 12:40 AM UTC
- Location: INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita, Kansas
Game Overview
The No. 1 seed Houston Cougars face the No. 8 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Houston is favored, with a strong defensive record, while Gonzaga excels in scoring and assists.
Key Factors to Consider
- Houston leads the nation in points allowed per game, while Gonzaga ranks second in points scored. Gonzaga's high-scoring offense will face a stiff test against Houston's defense.
- There is no recent head-to-head data available for this matchup, making it a challenging prediction.
- J'Wan Roberts of Houston played in the first round despite an ankle issue, indicating no major injury concerns for either team.
- The game is played at a neutral site, which could affect team dynamics but generally favors neither team.
- Both teams are highly motivated to advance to the Sweet 16, with Houston seeking to maintain its top seed status and Gonzaga looking to upset a higher seed.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Houston -200, Gonzaga +164 | Houston | ★★★★☆ 70% |
Spread | Houston -4.5 -120, Gonzaga +4.5 -102 | Gonzaga +4.5 | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Over_under | Over 139.5 -110, Under 139.5 -110 | Over 139.5 | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Predicted Outcome
Houston is likely to win due to its strong defense, but Gonzaga's offense could keep the game competitive.
Predicted Score: Houston 73, Gonzaga 69