Lopsided Betting Action on Houston as Line Moves From -1 to -2.5 vs. Arizona

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15 February, 2025

Action was around 60% or more on the Houston Cougars in their game against Arizona Saturday.

The AcePerHead odds feed showed greater than 81% of the money coming in on Houston, which might explain the move from -1 to -2.5.

These two teams last met in 2022 with the Cougars winning by 12 points in Arizona with the Wildcats a -2 home favorite.

While the Wildcats may look invincible at home, the Action Network believes their luck could change on Saturday.

"The Wildcats have proven they can cook at home. They have yet to lose a game at the McKale Memorial Center — but the Cougars present a unique challenge.

"Arizona would be best served by pushing the pace in this matchup to create higher-percentage looks. However, that's much easier said than done, as the Wildcats haven't proven they can stretch the floor with perimeter shooting.

"Houston's one defensive flaw, — and it's slight — has been perimeter shooting. It ranks 84th in 3-point percentage allowed and 316th in 3-point rate.

"There will be opportunities for Caleb Love to capitalize, but it will be harder if the 'Cats can't make the Cougars defend the perimeter in transition."

All the books had moved to -2.5 by 1 pm ET.

Houston definitely looks like the team to cover here at -2.5.

By Don Shapiro

Don is the lead sports reporter for Gambling911.com AM hours in North America and has been writing for the site for well over a decade. He was born and raised in New Jersey.