PREMIUM
MACK'S CBB **NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL!
(NCAAB) Gators (FLA) vs. Cougars (HOU),
Point Spread: 1.50 | -115.00 Cougars (HOU) (Home)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: 1.50 | -115.00 Cougars (HOU) (Home)
Result: Loss
This game is going to be a slugfest where every possession matters as Houston plays incredible defense and is going up against Florida that will want to run with tempo but Houston will find ways to stop the Gators like they did with Duke. Florida is going to struggle to score on the Cougars interior and if their threes are not falling, they will be in trouble. Houston is just a much better version of Auburn but with offense including best three point shooting team in the nation, as Houston has been averaging about 40% shooting from three all season, are good in a short turnaround situation and force almost 21% in turnovers from their opponents in a game which is a one of the weaker areas of the Gators game. This game will be such a battle but Houston has the edge on the offensive glass and are so physical they will make Florida work for every bucket as they apply so much pressure. Houston has shown grit and discipline, being able to battle back from a 14 point deficit with Duke, and that is the kind of clutch experience that goes a long way. Walter Clayton Jr., will have to keep the magic going against Houston who are going to challenge him with every possession and wear him down and make sure he doesn’t get another 30 point night. Houston also has their own impact player in L.J. Cryer that the Gators have to contend with too and he will be a key player in the game. Just when it looked like Houston had been in some close calls this season, this team dug deep and battled back and that determination will take them a long way in this game. It’s tough to go against this team with the best defense, a lot of momentum behind them, who are going to dictate the tempo and are a well coached team. The value lies with them to slow down this game and make it a slugfest.
Best bet: take the points with Houston.
Best bet: take the points with Houston.