Georgia Bulldogs vs Florida Gators NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25
The Bulldogs and Gators are set to face off at 3:30 ET on SECN. The Gators will host the game at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Florida is favored by -9.5 vs. Georgia in a Southeastern conference matchup.
GEORGIA BULLDOGS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Georgia Bulldogs +9.5
This game will be played at Exactech Arena at 3:30 ET on Saturday, January 25th.
WHY BET THE GEORGIA BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Gators.
- Even though we have Florida winning straight-up, we like Georgia at +9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Can the Bulldogs Lock in a Road Win?
Georgia’s season record now stands at 14-5 after a 68-65 loss to Arkansas on Wednesday. The Bulldogs, who were +1 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 140.5 O/U line.
Georgia led 38-26 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 27 points while allowing Arkansas to put up 42 points.
Georgia’s offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.8%, and they connected on 69% of their free throws, going 20-for-29 from the line.
Asa Newell and Adou Thiero both shot 62.5% from the field, with Newell scoring 18 points and grabbing 8 rebounds, while Thiero added 17 points and 11 boards. Georgia finished with 8 offensive rebounds and just 7 assists as a team.
Georgia’s defense held their opponent to 68 points on just 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 42% with a 15/35 shooting performance.
From beyond the arc, Georgia’s defense was even more effective, allowing just 3/23 three-point shots to fall, a 13% success rate. They sent their opponent to the line 34 times, where they converted 29 free throws, shooting 85%.
Will Florida Come Through as Home Favorites?
Florida Gators Recent Game/Games
Florida improved to 17-2 on the season with a narrow 70-69 road win over South Carolina on Wednesday. Despite being -11.5 favorites, the Gators didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the O/U line of 146.5.
Florida trailed 36-29 at halftime but turned things around by outscoring South Carolina 41-33 in the second half to secure the win.
In their last game, the Gators put up 70 points, shooting 42.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.5%, and they hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 6-for-9 from the line.
Will Richard and Zachary Davis both scored 22 points, with Richard hitting 3-of-5 threes at 60.0%, while Davis went 3-of-10 from deep. Walter Clayton Jr. added 16 points and 7 assists, and Collin Murray-Boyles contributed 14 points, 8 assists, and shot 66.7% from the field.
Despite Florida’s defensive struggles, they still managed to hold their opponent to 69 points. The Gators allowed a 49% shooting performance, with the other team hitting 28 of their 57 field goal attempts.
Inside the arc, Florida’s defense gave up 19 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 61% success rate. From three-point range, the opponent shot 34%, connecting on 9 of 26 attempts. Florida also sent them to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 4.