- Houston has reached the Sweet 16 in five consecutive NCAA Tournaments.
- Houston is currently fourth in the national championship odds table.
Houston men’s basketball has become a national power under head coach Kelvin Sampson, reaching the second weekend of March Madness in five consecutive tournaments dating back to 2019.
Once again, Houston is considered one of the top national contenders in BetMGM’s 2025 college basketball futures market.
I have much more national analysis in my March Madness odds article, which I recommend you read as a helpful guide to betting the NCAA Tournament.
But for anyone who’s focused on the Cougars specifically, here’s a look at the Houston basketball odds market.
Houston March Madness Odds
| Round Reached | March Madness Odds |
|---|---|
| National Championship | +600 |
| Final Four | +120 |
| Elite Eight | -135 |
| Sweet 16 | -300 |
| Round of 32 | [off the board] |
Houston National Championship Odds
Houston men’s basketball is +600 to win the 2025 national championship.
Houston Final Four Odds
Houston men’s basketball is +120 to reach the 2025 Final Four.
Houston Elite Eight Odds
Houston men’s basketball is -135 to reach the 2025 Final Four.
Houston Sweet 16 Odds
Houston men’s basketball is -300 to reach the 2025 Final Four.
Houston NCAA Tournament Odds
Houston is a 28.5-point favorite in its first-round game against SIU-Edwardsville.
You can check out my breakdown of the full NCAA Tournament schedule right at that link.
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