Two top teams in the SEC will clash as the 25th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats face off against the No. 14 Florida Gators this Saturday. Kentucky recently secured a narrow victory over Tennessee, edging them 74-71 on February 7, while Florida, last season’s national champions, dominated Georgia in an 86-66 win.

Kentucky holds a 17-7 record, sitting at 8-3 in SEC play. They are tied for second place in the conference alongside Arkansas, but face challenges as they have a 3-3 record away from home this season. On the other hand, the Gators boast an 18-6 record and lead the conference at 9-2, showing strong performance with a home court record of 10-1.

The game is set to tip off at 3 p.m. ET from the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida. Florida is currently a 12.5-point favorite according to the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, with a total points over/under set at 154.5.

Betting Insights

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Game Projections

The modeled projections predict significant performances with two Wildcats likely to score over 13 points each, including Otega Oweh with an estimated 18.7 points. Florida’s offense will feature five players expected to score at least 11.3 points, led by Thomas Haugh, projected to score around 17.8 points. The model’s simulations indicate that the total points have a strong likelihood of exceeding the set figure.

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