The 2025 NCAA men's basketball National Championship comes down to No. 1 seed Florida and No. 1 seed Houston, as the Gators and Cougars will battle for the NCAA Tournament title and March Madness crown on Monday, March 7 at 7:50 p.m. CT at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
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NCAA National Championship Betting Odds, Lines:
Florida -1.5 (MoneyLine -115) vs Houston +1.5 (ML -105)
No. 1 seed Florida comes into the National Championship game as very slight favorites to beat No. 1 Houston, with the Gators sitting at -1 or -1.5. Florida's Moneyline is set at -115 (ESPNBet). Houston is yet again slight underdogs at +1.5 or +1 with their MoneyLine just below even money at -105. The over/under is set at 141.5 for Florida vs Houston.
ESPN's matchup predictor gives Houston the edge, with a 65.4% chance of beating Florida and winning the 2025 National Championship.
How to Watch, Stream Florida vs Houston National Championship
Florida vs Houston will be televised on CBS, which can be accessed on most TV providers starting at 7:50 p.m. CT on Monday, April 7.
You can stream CBS directly on CBSSports.com and The CBS Sports apps, but a TV provider login may be required. Various other streaming platforms carry CBS, including Paramount+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, fuboTV, and DirecTV Stream. Some free trials, like on fuboTV, may be available.
On the broadcast for Florida vs Houston will be Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Bill Raftery (analyst), Grant Hill (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (reporter) and Gene Steratore (rules analyst) calling the national championship.
Florida vs Houston National Championship Game Notes:
Houston Cougars Game Notes (Directly From UHCougar Athletics)
For the first time in more than four decades the #2/2 (1) University of Houston Men's Basketball program will compete for the NCAA National Championship when it meets #3/3 (1) Florida at 7:50 p.m., Monday, inside Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
Winners of its last 18 games and 31 of its last 32, the Cougars punched their ticket to the Title Game with a thrilling, come-from-behind win over #1/1 (1) Duke in the NCAA Final Four on Saturday night.
Trailing by 14 with less than nine minutes remaining and by seven with just 86 seconds left, Houston closed the game on an 11-1 run to upset the Blue Devils. Graduate guard LJ Cryer led the Cougars with 26 points and six 3-pointers while graduate forward J'Wan Roberts posted 11 points with game highs of 12 rebounds and five assists.
The Cougars held Duke to only one field goal over the final 10-and-a-half minutes and its second-lowest scoring output of the season.
Monday's game will be Houston's third appearance in the NCAA Title Game after falling in back-to-back years in 1984 and 1983 to Georgetown and NC State, respectively.
The 2025 NCAA Tournament reaches its final game to bring this historic college basketball season to a close when No. 1 seed Houston faces No. 1 seed Florida on Monday in San Antonio in the national championship game (8:50 p.m. ET on CBS, stream on March Madness Live or Paramount+). Houston is seeking the first national title in program history, while the Gators can win their first title since 2007.
Houston and Florida have both been battle tested throughout the NCAA Tournament. Houston survived a late comeback bid from Gonzaga in the second round,It all comes down to this. The final game of March Madness 2025 is set to be a barn burner, with two of the teams oddsmakers considered the most likely to win battling it out for the NCAA National Championship.
The Florida Gators and Houston Cougars will square off Monday night. At the start of this year’s tournament, Florida was favored to win with +350 odds. Houston was close behind at +600.
Now, the experts are split. FanDuel has the Gators slightly favored, while ESPN expects the Cougars to come out on top.
So settle in and give yourself a break. Ignore the economy for a couple of hours and catch the end of this college basketball season. Here’s when and where the game will be airing and ways to watch for free, without a cable subscription.
When and where does the 2025 NCAA Championship Game air?
Here’s when and where you can catch this year’s semifinal games- as well as the final.
April 7
Florida vs. Houson, 9:20 p.m. on CBS
How can I watch the NCAA Championship Game for free?
It’s easy, actually. CBS is the host for the National Championship, so you can watch the game without a cable subscription. All you need is a good HD antenna. To ensure you’re getting the most reliable signal for the CBS-carried games, you’ll want to test the antenna in multiple locations in your home.
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NCAA National Championship Betting Odds, Lines:
Florida -1.5 (MoneyLine -115) vs Houston +1.5 (ML -105)
No. 1 seed Florida comes into the National Championship game as very slight favorites to beat No. 1 Houston, with the Gators sitting at -1 or -1.5. Florida's Moneyline is set at -115 (ESPNBet). Houston is yet again slight underdogs at +1.5 or +1 with their MoneyLine just below even money at -105. The over/under is set at 141.5 for Florida vs Houston.
ESPN's matchup predictor gives Houston the edge, with a 65.4% chance of beating Florida and winning the 2025 National Championship.
How to Watch, Stream Florida vs Houston National Championship
Florida vs Houston will be televised on CBS, which can be accessed on most TV providers starting at 7:50 p.m. CT on Monday, April 7.
You can stream CBS directly on CBSSports.com and The CBS Sports apps, but a TV provider login may be required. Various other streaming platforms carry CBS, including Paramount+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, fuboTV, and DirecTV Stream. Some free trials, like on fuboTV, may be available.
On the broadcast for Florida vs Houston will be Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Bill Raftery (analyst), Grant Hill (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (reporter) and Gene Steratore (rules analyst) calling the national championship.
Florida vs Houston National Championship Game Notes:
Houston Cougars Game Notes (Directly From UHCougar Athletics)
For the first time in more than four decades the #2/2 (1) University of Houston Men's Basketball program will compete for the NCAA National Championship when it meets #3/3 (1) Florida at 7:50 p.m., Monday, inside Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
Winners of its last 18 games and 31 of its last 32, the Cougars punched their ticket to the Title Game with a thrilling, come-from-behind win over #1/1 (1) Duke in the NCAA Final Four on Saturday night.
Trailing by 14 with less than nine minutes remaining and by seven with just 86 seconds left, Houston closed the game on an 11-1 run to upset the Blue Devils. Graduate guard LJ Cryer led the Cougars with 26 points and six 3-pointers while graduate forward J'Wan Roberts posted 11 points with game highs of 12 rebounds and five assists.
The Cougars held Duke to only one field goal over the final 10-and-a-half minutes and its second-lowest scoring output of the season.
Monday's game will be Houston's third appearance in the NCAA Title Game after falling in back-to-back years in 1984 and 1983 to Georgetown and NC State, respectively.
The 2025 NCAA Tournament reaches its final game to bring this historic college basketball season to a close when No. 1 seed Houston faces No. 1 seed Florida on Monday in San Antonio in the national championship game (8:50 p.m. ET on CBS, stream on March Madness Live or Paramount+). Houston is seeking the first national title in program history, while the Gators can win their first title since 2007.
Houston and Florida have both been battle tested throughout the NCAA Tournament. Houston survived a late comeback bid from Gonzaga in the second round,It all comes down to this. The final game of March Madness 2025 is set to be a barn burner, with two of the teams oddsmakers considered the most likely to win battling it out for the NCAA National Championship.
The Florida Gators and Houston Cougars will square off Monday night. At the start of this year’s tournament, Florida was favored to win with +350 odds. Houston was close behind at +600.
Now, the experts are split. FanDuel has the Gators slightly favored, while ESPN expects the Cougars to come out on top.
So settle in and give yourself a break. Ignore the economy for a couple of hours and catch the end of this college basketball season. Here’s when and where the game will be airing and ways to watch for free, without a cable subscription.
When and where does the 2025 NCAA Championship Game air?
Here’s when and where you can catch this year’s semifinal games- as well as the final.
April 7
Florida vs. Houson, 9:20 p.m. on CBS
How can I watch the NCAA Championship Game for free?
It’s easy, actually. CBS is the host for the National Championship, so you can watch the game without a cable subscription. All you need is a good HD antenna. To ensure you’re getting the most reliable signal for the CBS-carried games, you’ll want to test the antenna in multiple locations in your home.
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