Number 6 Florida heads to Lexington to face #10 Kentucky on Saturday morning. The game is at 11:00 AM ET on ESPN. Can Kentucky cover the 3-point spread as home favorites? Keep reading for our Florida vs. Kentucky prediction.
The Florida Gators are 13-0 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 10-3 ATS this season.
The Kentucky Wildcats are 11-2 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 6-7 ATS this season.
Florida vs. Kentucky Matchup & Betting Odds
601 Florida Gators (+3) at 602 Kentucky Wildcats (-3); o/u 166.5
11:00 a.m. ET, Saturday, January 4, 2025
Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY
TV: ESPN
Florida vs. Kentucky Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 52% of public bettors are currently backing Kentucky 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 Game Notes
Gators guard Alijah Martin was terrific in his team’s 85-45 win over Stetson on Sunday. The Florida Atlantic transfer recorded 18 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals, a blocked shot, and 2 made three-pointers. Martin shot 8 of 16 from the field in the victory.
Florida guard Will Richard also played well in his team’s game this past Sunday. The senior from Fairburn, GA logged 17 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, a blocked shot, and a made three-pointer. Richard is third on the team in scoring with 14.2 points per game this year.
Kentucky Wildcats Game Notes
Wildcats forward Andrew Carr had a standout performance in his team’s 88-54 blowout win over Brown on Tuesday. The Wake Forest transfer accumulated 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals across 21 minutes. Carr shot 4 of 6 from the field and 5 of 6 from the foul line in the win.
Kentucky center Amari Williams made an impact in his team’s game last Tuesday. The Drexel transfer registered 13 points, 2 rebounds, an assist, a steal, and 3 blocked shots. Williams is sixth on the team in scoring with 10.1 points per game on the campaign.
Florida vs. Kentucky CBB Betting Trends
Florida is 6-5-1 ATS with the rest advantage since the start of last season.
The Gators are 22-19 ATS in conference games since the start of the 2022 season.
Kentucky is 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Kentucky is 21-24 ATS as a home favorite since the start of the 2022 season.
Florida vs. Kentucky CBB Prediction:
I like Florida in this spot. The Gators are 13-0 straight up and 10-3 against the spread this season. Florida is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 contests overall, and the reason for that has been their ability to score. The Gators lead the nation in average scoring margin this season at +23.9 points per game. What’s more, Florida is 8th in the country in scoring offense with 87.4 points per game in 2024. The Gators have won every game they’ve played this season by at least 6 points, and they have 12 double-digit wins on their ledger so far this season. The Gators may come back down to earth at some point, but I doubt it’s going to be against Kentucky on Saturday. Florida is the pick.