The Kentucky Wildcats will host the Florida Gators from Rupp Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday evening. The Wildcats are listed as 6.0-point favorites, and the total is at 171 points what is the best play from Lexington? Keep reading for our Florida vs. Kentucky prediction.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
709 Florida Gators (+6.0) at 710 Kentucky Wildcats (-6.0); o/u 171
8:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY
Florida vs. Kentucky Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 62% of public bettors are currently backing Florida when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Florida Gators Notes
Florida improved to 14-6 after their 102-98 home victory against Georgia over the weekend. Micah Handlogten had a monster game scoring 23 points and grabbing 17 rebounds in the victory. Florida will look to split the season series with Kentucky on Wednesday.
Kentucky Wildcats Notes
Kentucky improved to 15-4 after taking down Arkansas on January 27th. Antonio Reeves scored 24 points on 9/20 from the floor in a much-needed bounce back spot for the Wildcats. Rob Dillingham (Illness) seems likely to play in Wednesday’s contest after missing Saturday’s game at Arkansas.
Florida vs. Kentucky CBB Betting Trends
Florida is 2-3 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Kentucky is 6-4 ATS in its last 10 home games.
The total has gone over in 6 of the last 10 games for the Gators.
Florida vs. Kentucky CBB Prediction:
Florida looks for their fourth straight victory, while Kentucky looks for consecutive wins.
Take the Wildcats. Kentucky has been incredible at home this season going 10-1, while Florida is just 1-3 in true road games. Florida’s defense is terrible, the Gators can score the ball, however it is tough to make shots on the road. This feels like a bad spot to being play UK, as they struggled last week despite finishing 1-1 on their road trip. Kentucky plays a complete 40 minutes here to secure a double-digit win.
Florida vs. Kentucky College Hoops Prediction: Kentucky -6