Florida at Kentucky odds, picks and predictions
The Florida Gators (14-6, 4-3 SEC) take on the No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats (15-4, 5-2) Monday at Rupp Arena. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Florida vs. Kentucky odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Florida won its 3rd straight with a 102-98 track-meet victory over the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday. The Gators failed to cover as 8.5-point favorites but are 6-4 ATS and 7-3 overall in the last 10. Sophomore C Micah Handlogten broke out with a season-high 23 points and 17 boards.
Kentucky, No. 8 in the Paste BN Sports Coaches Poll, shook off a 17-point loss to South Carolina with a 63-57 victory over Arkansas Saturday. It made bettors sweat but ultimately covered as a 5.5-point favorite. UK is now 8-2 straight up and 7-3 ATS over the last 10. Senior G Antonio Reeves went for 24 Saturday and has topped 20 points in 4 of the last 5.
The Wildcats beat the Gators in Gainesville, Fla., 87-85 Jan. 6, as 3.5-point underdogs.
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Florida at Kentucky odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Florida +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Kentucky -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Florida +5.5 (-105) | Kentucky -5.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 171.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Florida at Kentucky picks and predictions
Prediction
Kentucky 79, Florida 77
Moneyline
There's no play on the ML here, but I do give Florida a better chance than +210 to win.
PASS.
Against the spread
I like Florida's side here catching 5.5 points. It was leading 45-37 at halftime in the last meeting and let it get away. It'll learn from that, and Handlogten's size inside and newfound confidence should provide a spark.
Take FLORIDA +5.5 (-105).
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Over/Under
These teams have gone Over 3 straight times. UK is 8-2 O/U over the last 10, and Florida is 6-4. The Under has cashed in 2 straight for Kentucky and 4 of 5 times for Florida. This total is just a bit much for me.
I'll take the UNDER 171.5 (-110).
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