March Madness Preview 8 Gonzaga Bulldogs vs 1 Houston Cougars

• Moneyline: +185 Gonzaga vs Cougars -215
• Pointspread: +5 -110 Gonzaga vs Cougars -5 -110
• Watch: TNT / Sat Mar. 22, 8:40pm ET
• Location: Intrust Bank Arena Wichita, KS

Saturday night at Intrust Bank Arena, the red-hot Houston Cougars (-215) roll in riding a 10-game win streak, looking every bit the title contender. Lined as 5-point favorites (-110) over Gonzaga (+185), the Cougars bring elite defense and playoff poise.

But Gonzaga’s no stranger to this stage—and they’ve quietly developed a high-scoring rhythm, with the over hitting in 4 of their last 5 games.

This matchup screams intensity.

Can Houston continue to suffocate opponents, or does Gonzaga’s scoring punch force a shootout?

💰 The public loves a streak, but totals tell a story too.

Will this be a grind or a track meet? Smart bettors know where to look.

Betting Trends
The over has hit in 4 of Gonzaga’s last 5 games, pointing to a recent high-scoring trend.			Houston has won 10 straight games, entering this matchup with dominant form and serious momentum.

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— Houston Men's Hoops 🏀 🐾 (@UHCougarMBK) March 22, 2025

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