Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025

Time: 8:40 PM ET

Location: INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita, Kansas (Neutral Site)

Matchup:

The Gonzaga Bulldogs face off against the Houston Cougars in a highly anticipated second-round matchup of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Odds:

* Spread: Houston -5.5

* Over/Under: 139.5

Team Records:

* Gonzaga: 25-8

* Houston: 30-4

Game Preview:

This is a clash of styles and a battle between two teams with high expectations. Houston, a team known for its strong defense, faces a Gonzaga team that is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games. Both teams have been performing well recently. The game is expected to be at a moderate pace, and the line of 139.5 shows this.

Key Insights:

* The game is in a neutral site.

* The total has gone OVER in 5 of Gonzaga’s last 5 games against a Big 12 team.

* Houston has been great, but they’re facing a tough opponent.

Prediction: This will be a tight, hard-fought game between two talented squads.