Connecticut Huskies vs Florida Gators NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/9

The Connecticut Huskies take on the Florida Gators on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York. This non-conference game features the #5 Huskies from the Big East against the #18 Gators from the Southeastern Conference. The game will be broadcast on ESPN at 9:00 PM ET.

Connecticut enters the game as the favorite with a spread of -4.5 and a MoneyLine of -221. The Huskies have an impressive 8-1 record this season. Florida, the underdog with a +4.5 spread and +174 MoneyLine, holds a 5-3 record. The over/under for this game is set at 146 points.

Connecticut Huskies vs Florida Gators Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: #5 Connecticut Huskies vs #18 Florida Gators
• Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
• Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
• Betting Odds: Connecticut Huskies Spread: -4.5 (-114), Florida Gators Spread: +4.5 (-108), Connecticut Huskies MoneyLine: -221, Florida Gators MoneyLine: +174, Over/Under: 146

Connecticut Huskies Team Preview

The Connecticut Huskies have been on a winning streak, taking their last three games. They recently beat the East Texas A&M Lions by 24 points with a score of 83-59. Eric Reibe was a standout player in that game, scoring 13 points and grabbing 6 rebounds.

Connecticut ranks 5th in the AP poll and plays in the Big East Conference. The Huskies hold an impressive 8-1 record for the season. Away from home, they have won both of their games, including a close 61-56 victory against Kansas.

On offense, the Huskies average 80.1 points per game, ranking them 141st nationally. They are efficient with a field goal percentage of 49.1%, making them 51st in the country. Defensively, they average 8 steals and 5.4 blocks per game, showing strength on that end of the court too.

Florida Gators Team Preview

The Florida Gators have shown mixed results in recent games. They secured a win against the Providence Friars with a score of 90-78. However, they faced narrow losses to Duke and TCU, with scores of 66-67 and 80-84, respectively.

Thomas Haugh stands out as a key player for the Gators. He scored 24 points against Duke and has been consistent in his performance. Another notable player is Alex Condon, who has contributed significantly in both points and rebounds.

The Gators have a strong offense, averaging 83.4 points per game. They rank second in total rebounds per game with 47.6. Despite this, their field goal and three-point percentages show room for improvement at 43.3% and 27.3%, respectively.

BTB Betting Pick

The Connecticut Huskies are favored by 4.5 points against the Florida Gators. Connecticut averages 80.1 points per game, while Florida scores 83.4 points per game. Despite Florida’s higher scoring average, their lower field goal percentage and higher turnovers give Connecticut an edge. The pick is Connecticut to cover the -4.5 spread, with a projected score of Connecticut 82, Florida 77.

The over/under for the game is set at 146 points. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, but Connecticut’s slower pace might limit overall scoring. Florida’s fast pace could push the total higher, but Connecticut’s effective defense will likely keep the score under control. The recommendation is to take the under 146, with a projected total of 159 points.