The top-seeded Southeastern Conference (SEC) teams will face off as the Florida Gators take on the Auburn Tigers in a high-stakes Final Four clash in 2025. Auburn secured its spot with a 70-64 victory against Michigan State, while Florida triumphed over Texas Tech with a score of 84-79. This marks the Gators’ sixth trip to the Final Four, their first since 2014, and they aim to capture their third national championship, the first since 2007. Auburn, making its second appearance in the Final Four and first since 2019, is still pursuing its first national title.

Matchup Details

• Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
• Time: 6:09 PM ET
• Location: Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas
• Broadcast: CBS

Betting Odds

• Florida favored by 2.5 points
• Over/Under: 159.5 points
• Money Line: Florida -152; Auburn +127

In their last encounter, Florida dominated Auburn with a 90-81 victory during the SEC season on February 8. Before making any wagers on the Florida vs. Auburn match, check out the predictions from SportsLine.

Performance Insights

Walter Clayton Jr. is coming off an impressive Elite Eight showing against Texas Tech, scoring 30 points, along with four assists, two rebounds, and two blocks. He has consistently scored 20 or more points in five of his previous six games, showcasing a peak performance on January 4 against Kentucky with 33 points.

Additionally, Florida’s offense is supported by the pivotal contributions of Alijah Martin who has also reached double digits in scoring over the past several games.

On the other hand, Auburn’s standout player Johni Broome continued his exceptional performance with 25 points and 14 rebounds in the Elite Eight against Michigan State, marking his 20th double-double of the season.

How to Make Picks
SportsLine’s analytical model predicts a combined score of 157 points, leaning towards the ‘under’ for the total points. Additionally, the model suggests one side of the spread is expected to succeed more than 50% of the time. Access SportsLine for the full set of predictions.