Florida vs Maryland prediction, picks for 2025 men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
It's Florida vs Maryland in the 2025 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. See our expert picks and predictions for the March Madness bracket, along with how to watch and game time.
The 2025 men's NCAA Tournament is in full swing. After starting with 68 teams, the field is down to 16. A Sweet 16, that is.
Tournament action continues with the Sweet 16 on Thursday, featuring a matchup between Florida and Maryland in the West Region.
The Florida Gators earned a No. 1 seed in the 2025 March Madness bracket. They knocked off the Norfolk State Spartans in the first round and the UConn Huskies in the Round of 32 to reach this point. Florida's opponent, the 4-seeded Maryland Terrapins, defeated the Grand Canyon Antelopes and won in buzzer-beating fashion against the Colorado State Rams.
Florida ranks as the third-best team in the KenPom rankings, sporting the second-best offense and 11th-best defense. Meanwhile, Maryland ranks 10th overall with the 23rd-ranked offense and sixth-ranked defense.
Here's how our experts see Thursday's Sweet 16 clash playing out. Be sure to check out the complete 2025 March Madness Sweet 16 schedule, times and TV info.
Florida vs. Maryland picks and predictions
- Jeremy Cluff: Florida 78, Maryland 70
- Craig Meyer: Florida 87, Maryland 75
- Adam Dubbin: Florida 77, Maryland 67
It's a clean sweep. None of our experts are predicting an upset in this contest. AZ Central's Jeremy Cluff, Paste BN's Craig Meyer and Gators Wire's Adam Dubbin are all backing Florida to cover the 6.5-point spread, with only Meyer projecting the game to go over the 155.5-point total.
Florida vs. Maryland date, start time, where to watch
- Game Day: Thursday, March 27, 2025
- Game Time: 7:39 p.m. ET
- Location: Chase Center in San Francisco, California
- TV Channel: TBS
- Live Stream: Sling TV - Watch Now!
Watch Florida vs. Maryland on Sling TV
Florida vs. Maryland odds
Odds as of Monday, March 24 via BetMGM.
- Spread: Florida -6.5 (-115)
- Moneyline Favorite: Florida -300
- Moneyline Underdog: Maryland +240
- Total: 155.5
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