Big 12 Tournament Odds: Iowa State vs Houston in Championship Game

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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Big 12 Tournament odds reach the finish line with Saturday's championship game. No. 1 seed Houston looks every bit a national championship contender, and No. 2 seed Iowa State looks formidable, as well.

The Cougars and Cyclones collide for the third time this season, with a conference title on the line.

Here’s everything you need to know about Big 12 Tournament championship odds: opening lines, spreads and betting trends for both semifinals, as multiple oddsmakers provide insights on odds and action. And if you're a college hoops bettor in North Carolina, registration is now available, as all the top North Carolina sportsbooks are live. Looking for more basketball picks? Check out our NBA odds.

Big 12 Tournament Odds for Championship Game

Iowa State vs Houston Odds

• Opening point spread: Houston -4.5 (-120)
• Opening moneyline: Houston -220/Iowa State +180
• Opening total: Over/Under 122.5 points scored
• Time: 6 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN)

UPDATE 5:15 P.M. ET SATURDAY: After opening -5, Houston is 5.5-point chalk in TwinSpires Sportsbook's Big 12 Tournament odds market. Spread ticket count is running 2/1 and spread money 3/1 on the Cougars.

"The public is in love with Houston spread and moneyline. Iowa State is a big need for us," TwinSpires director of retail sports Zachary Lucas said.

The total climbed from 121.5 to 123.5, with 53% of tickets/60% of money on the Over.

UPDATE MIDNIGHT ET FRIDAY: Houston (30-3 SU/16-15-2 ATS) ran away from No. 4 seed Texas Tech with a 50-point second half. That propelled the Cougars to an 82-59 victory as 11.5-point favorites Friday.

Houston is on an 11-0 SU tear and has covered three in a row, following a 2-7-1 ATS slide.

Iowa State (26-7 SU/21-10-2 ATS) dispatched No. 3 seed Baylor 76-62 laying 1.5 points. The Cyclones are 6-1 SU in their last seven games (4-3 ATS).

Houston and Iowa State split their regular-season meetings SU, with the Cyclones going 1-0-1 ATS.

Late tonight, FanDuel Sportsbook opened Houston -4.5 (-120) on the Big 12 Tournament odds board. There's been no movement thus far.

Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson