UConn Faces Florida in March Madness Showdown: 2025 NCAA Tournament Predictions
The upcoming match between the UConn Huskies and Florida Gators promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams eye advancement in the tournament.
The two-time defending national champion and eighth-seeded Connecticut Huskies will battle the top-seeded Florida Gators in a West Region second-round matchup in the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Sunday. UConn opened tournament play with a 67-59 win over Oklahoma, while Florida cruised past Norfolk State 95-69.
Game Details:
- Tip-off: 12:10 p.m. ET
- Location: Lenovo Center, Raleigh, N.C.
Connecticut holds a 5-1 series edge all-time, including a 75-54 win in their last meeting in 2022. Florida is a 9.5-point favorite with an over/under of 150.5 total points.
Player Highlights:
- Walter Clayton Jr.: Averaging 23.7 points in three NCAA Tournament games.
- Alijah Martin: Averaging 14.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.
- Solo Ball: Leading UConn with a scoring average of 14.6 points this season.
- Alex Karaban: A veteran presence with a history of tournament experience.
Betting Insight:
- UConn vs. Florida spread: Florida -9.5
- UConn vs. Florida total points: 150.5
Before making any UConn vs. Florida picks, be sure to check out the basketball predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
