Gators vs. Spartans: Insights for the 2025 NCAA Tournament Showdown
A deep dive into the March Madness prediction as Florida faces Norfolk State with a significant point spread.
The No. 1 seed Florida Gators and the No. 16 seed Norfolk State Spartans collide in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Friday. The Gators ended the regular season on a six-game win streak…
Matchup Details
- Tipoff: 6:50 p.m. ET
- Spread: Florida -28.5
- Over/Under: 153.5 points
Why Norfolk State Can Cover
Senior guard Brian Moore Jr. is the leading scorer for the Spartans, averaging 18.4 points per game. He has had consistent performances, including scoring over 20 points 13 times this season.
Why Florida Can Cover
Walter Clayton Jr. leads the Gators as the team’s top scorer with an average of 17.5 points per game. The Gators are undefeated at neutral sites this season, boasting a record of 8-0.
Prediction Insights
SportsLine’s model favors the over, predicting that the total points will reach 156, and aligns nearly 60% of the time on one side of the spread. See the picks at SportsLine.
