The Houston Cougars are one win away from finally shedding the title of the best program to never win a national championship. But standing in their way Monday night in San Antonio is a red-hot Florida Gators team armed with elite scoring and sky-high confidence. Houston (35-4) returns to the NCAA title game for the first time since the heartbreak of 1983, when NC State’s Lorenzo Charles delivered one of the most iconic finishes in college basketball history. This time, the Cougars are fueled by redemption, legacy, and a system built on grit, defense, and a bit of history themselves. “We’re standing on those guys’ shoulders… It would mean a lot to get this done. Not only for us, but

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Canadiens and Predators. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The Canadiens are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference contest against the Predators. The game’s over/under currently sits at 6 goals. Montreal’s 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped their record to 37-30-9. The Canadiens, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark. The Canadiens didn’t score until the third period, after Pittsburgh had already netted two goals. Christian Dvorak got Montreal

Betting on today’s Penguins and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, the Penguins are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blackhawks. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals. The Penguins improved to 31-34-12 with a 3-1 win over the Canadiens. Pittsburgh covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 set by oddsmakers. Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, and Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the victory. The Penguins kept the Canadiens scoreless until the third period. Sidney Crosby led the Penguins’ offense in their 3-1

The Golden Knights and Canucks are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN. The Canucks will host the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 in this Pacific division showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 5.5 goals.3 Vegas improved to 46-22-8 with a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club. The Golden Knights were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 7 surpassed that mark. Utah took a 2-0 lead before Vegas responded with four different players finding the net. Brett Howden scored the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime. In their last game, the Golden