The Florida Gators and the Houston Cougars will compete in the 2025 NCAA College Basketball National Championship.
The Cougars shocked the world in the final four when they scored the game’s last nine points to defeat the Duke Blue Devils 70-67. Going into the finals, the Cougars are on an 18-game winning streak; however, the Florida Gators are also coming off a big win over the Auburn Tigers, a SEC rival.
The tipoff is scheduled for 8:50 p.m. ET on CBS on Monday. According to the latest odds from legal basketball betting sites, Florida is favored by 1 point against Houston, with the over/under set at 141.5 points. Below are the current game lines from BetOnline.
Florida (#1) vs. Houston (#1)
- Spread: -1.0 (-105), +1.0 (-115)
- Win: -115, -105
- Total: O141.0 (-105), U141.0 (-115)
Other Ways To Bet On The NCAAB National Championship
Alongside game lines, you can find various futures and props for the NCAAB championship. While futures are generally more favorable to bettors in the earlier stages of March Madness, you can still place wagers and win real money for winning bets.
As you can see, with the future odds below, both teams are giving -110 odds. Therefore, a $110 bet would produce $100 in winnings.
National Champion Odds
- Florida (#1) -110
- Houston (#1) -110
You can also bet on proposition bets, including who will win the outstanding player reward. Florida guard Walter Clayton is a huge favorite for this achievement, given his good numbers throughout the tournament. He is also one of the best players on the Gators team, with a 38.4 field goal percentage while averaging 18.5 points his senior year.
2025 NCAA Tournament – Final Four Most Outstanding Player
- Walter Clayton (UF) -150
- LJ Cryer (HOU) +120
- J’Wan Roberts (HOU) +1600
- Alijah Martin (UF) +1800
- Emanuel Sharp (HOU) +2000
- Thomas Haugh (UF) +3000
- Milos Uzan (HOU) +5000
- Will Richard (UF) +8000
- Alex Condon (UF) +15000
- Denzel Aberdeen (UF) +20000
However, if you choose to bet on college basketball, remember that the game is unpredictable, and never wager more than you can afford to lose. This game will be close, and our guess is that the Houston Cougars will come out victorious.
