How to watch Florida Gators: NCAA Tournament National Championship live stream info, TV channel, game time
How to watch Florida Gators: NCAA Tournament National Championship live stream info, TV channel, game time | April 7
The NCAA Tournament will finish with a matchup between the Florida Gators (35-4) and the Houston Cougars (35-4) on Monday at Alamodome, tipping off at 8:50 p.m. ET, live on CBS.
To prepare for this matchup, here is everything you need to get ready for Monday's college basketball action.
Houston vs. Florida: How to watch on TV or live stream
Game day: Monday, April 7, 2025
Monday, April 7, 2025 Game time: 8:50 p.m. ET
8:50 p.m. ET Location: San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, Texas Arena: Alamodome
Alamodome TV Channel: CBS
CBS Live Stream: Paramount+ - Watch Now!
Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
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Florida vs. Houston stats and trends
Florida sports a top-25 offense this season, ranking third-best in college basketball with 85.3 points per game. Defensively, it ranks 103rd with 69.8 points allowed per contest.
The Gators are allowing 30.2 boards per game this season (114th-ranked in college basketball), but they've thrived by averaging 39 rebounds per contest (second-best).
This year, Florida ranks 59th in college basketball in assists, putting up 15.5 per game.
The Gators are 120th in the country with 10.5 turnovers per game this season. Meanwhile, they rank 197th with 11.1 forced turnovers per contest.
Florida is sinking 9.8 three-pointers per game (28th-ranked in college basketball) this season, while owning a 35.8% three-point percentage (75th-ranked).
The Gators are ceding 6.7 treys per game this year (59th-ranked in college basketball), and they are allowing a 29.5% three-point percentage (seventh-best).
Florida has taken 56.3% two-pointers and 43.7% three-pointers this season. Of the team's buckets, 66.9% are two-pointers and 33.1% are threes.
Florida vs. Houston Odds and Spread
Spread Favorite: Gators (-1)
Gators (-1) Moneyline: Florida (-114), Houston (-106)
Florida (-114), Houston (-106) Total: 141 points
NCAA Basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 4:29 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
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