The No. 6 Houston Cougars (20-4, 12-1 Big 12) will go against the No. 13 Arizona Wildcats (17-7, 11-2) for their first encounter since the Sweet 16 of the 2022 NCAA Tournament on Saturday afternoon. Houston leads the Big 12 standings with a 12-1 conference record, a one-game lead over Arizona. After suffering their only conference loss to Texas Tech on February 1, the Cougars have responded with a three-game winning streak. Meanwhile, Arizona is in urgent need of a win after their recent loss to Kansas State.

Tipoff is scheduled for 2 PM ET on Saturday at McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, where Houston is a 1.5-point favorite, and the over/under is set at 137.5 points according to SportsLine consensus. Before placing bets, check out the predictions from SportsLine’s model.

Houston boasts four losses this season, all closely contested. The Cougars are currently on a three-game winning streak and are fresh off a decisive victory against Baylor. They have consistently covered the spread throughout the season.

In contrast, Arizona’s Caleb Love leads the team with 15.8 points per game, although he experienced a shaky performance in a recent loss, shooting 2 of 22 from 3-point range. Both players have demonstrated their potential to sway the game’s outcome significantly.

Key Insights

• Arizona’s Key Player: Caleb Love
• Houston’s Key Player: L.J. Cryer

Analysis indicates a possible cover by Arizona, as they aim to reclaim their place in the standings and reactivate their previous winning momentum. Ensure to review full interface predictions and game forecasts before you commit to any wagers.