Arizona vs Houston: Big 12 Championship Game Picks & Best Props to Target
#2 Houston faces Arizona in the Big 12 Championship Game as a 6.5-point favorite. The Cougars won their previous matchup this season 62-58.
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The current betting odds show Houston at -310 on the moneyline with Arizona at +245. The total is set at 134.5 points, down one point from opening.
Keys to Consider:
- Houston has won 12 straight games
- Arizona ranks 15th nationally in scoring
- The Wildcats excel at offensive rebounding and paint scoring
- Houston shoots 40% from three-point range (4th in nation)
- Arizona struggles defending the three (312th in opponent three-point makes)
Top Props to Target: LJ Cryer OVER 2.5 Three-Pointers Made (-125)
- Has hit 3+ threes in 10 of last 14 games
- Averaging 7+ three-point attempts per game
- Career 41% three-point shooter
- High volume (26 attempts last three games)
- Favorable matchup vs Arizona's weak perimeter defense
Best Bet: OVER 134.5 Points (-115)
- Arizona ranks 13th in offensive rating
- Wildcats likely to improve on 37% shooting from first matchup
- Houston due for positive regression from three
- Arizona's elite offensive rebounding creates extra possessions
- Previous low-scoring game (62-58) appears to be an outlier
The combination of Arizona's strong offense and Houston's elite three-point shooting suggests more scoring than their first meeting, making the over an attractive play despite Houston's recent defensive dominance.
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