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Men's March Madness: Florida-Houston betting odds, lines, totals and BPI

Walter Clayton Jr. and the Florida Gators face the Norfolk State Spartans in the first round of the 2025 NCAA tournament. Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images

The 2025 men's NCAA tournament began with 68 teams looking to raise a banner and write their name into college basketball history. Florida and Houston remain after an eventful Final Four which saw the Gators defeat top overall seed Auburn while the Cougars advanced with a comeback for the ages against tournament betting favorites Duke.

Here are the lines for tonight's final game as both teams play for the chance to cut down the nets at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Odds are accurate as of publication time. All times Eastern. For the latest odds, go to ESPN BET.

National Championship Game


(1) Florida Gators -1.5
(1) Houston Cougars

0, 8:50 p.m., Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas


Florida: 29-4, 14-4 in SEC play
Houston: 30-4, 19-1 in Big 12 play

Odds by ESPN BET Moneyline: Florida (-115), Houston (-105) Total: 140.5

BPI Projection: Houston by 4, straight up: 65.5%