The upcoming NCAA basketball championship between Florida Gators and Houston Cougars is highly competitive, with Florida opening as a slight favorite. Betting lines have been volatile, especially following Houston's thrilling victory against Duke, one of the biggest upsets of the tournament. Despite the presence of betting favorites throughout the tournament, the betting community is especially focused on this matchup as sportsbooks recalibrate their odds. Duke's elimination has left sportsbooks celebrating, as they had considerable liabilities tied to the Blue Devils winning the championship.
"In a tournament characterized by chalk -- a record 52 betting favorites have won games outright -- Houston's comeback win over Duke in the Final Four could be one of the most shocking upsets of the 2025 event."
"It was Duke coming into the tournament, and it's still Duke heading into the Final Four. They were our most-bet futures team all year, and their resounding performances have kept bettors backing them."
"BetMGM also characterized Duke as its largest liability, with its next-closest hazards, Michigan State and St. John's, having already been eliminated."
"According to ESPN BET, Houston's live moneyline was as long as +2500 at one point during Saturday night's contest, which highlights the dramatic nature of the matchup."
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