Florida Gators Face Arizona Wildcats: 2025 College Basketball Predictions
Get ready for a thrilling college basketball showdown as the reigning champions Florida Gators take on Arizona Wildcats. Key predictions and odds included.
The defending national champion and third-ranked Florida Gators will kick off their 2025-26 men’s college basketball season against the 13th-ranked Arizona Wildcats this Monday evening in a Hall of Fame Series matchup. The Gators are coming off their third national championship, while Arizona aims for its first since 1997.
Game Information
- Matchup: Florida vs. Arizona
- Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET
The series is currently tied 2-2, with Arizona winning the last encounter 65-64 back in December 2012. According to the latest odds, the Gators are favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under for total points is set at 163.5.
Arizona’s Strength: With senior guard Jaden Bradley as the Wildcats’ top returning scorer from last season, averaging 12.1 points, Arizona has a strong chance. Also returning is senior forward Tobe Awaka, averaging 8 points and leading in rebounds.
Florida’s Defense: Although Florida lost its leading scorers, they still retain their top rebounders, including junior forward Alex Condon, who averaged 10.6 points and 7.5 rebounds last season. Another critical player is junior forward Thomas Haugh, who contributed valuable performance stats last year.
SportsLine’s model predicts the total combined points will be around 160. Prior to finalizing any bets on this game, consider looking at SportsLine’s predictions for better insights.
