Miami Hurricanes vs Florida Gators NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/16

The Miami Hurricanes will take on the #10 Florida Gators on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 8:30 PM ET. This game will be held at the Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. The game is a non-conference matchup and will be aired on ESPN.

The Florida Gators are favored in this game, with a spread of -10.5. The Miami Hurricanes, as underdogs, have a spread of +10.5. The over/under for the game is set at 169.5 points. Both teams are looking to make a statement early in the season, with the Hurricanes holding a 3-0 record and the Gators at 2-1.

Miami Hurricanes vs Florida Gators Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Miami Hurricanes vs Florida Gators
  • Venue: Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville FL
  • Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: Florida Gators -10.5 (-109), Miami Hurricanes +10.5 (-115)

Miami Hurricanes Team Preview

The Miami Hurricanes have started the season strong with a 3-0 record. They have played all their games at home and are yet to play an away game. In their last game, they won against the Stetson Hatters with a score of 102-61.

Malik Reneau has been a key player for the Hurricanes, averaging 21.3 points per game. Tre Donaldson is also contributing with 16.3 points per game and leads in assists with an average of 6.0. The team is excelling in field goal percentage, ranking 6th in the nation at 57.1%.

Defensively, the Hurricanes need improvement, especially in steals and blocks per game. They average 8.7 steals and 3.7 blocks per game. Despite these areas, their offense is strong, scoring an average of 96.3 points per game, which ranks them 25th nationally.

Florida Gators Team Preview

The Florida Gators have started their season with a 2-1 record. They won against Florida State and North Florida but lost to Arizona. Their recent win against the Seminoles was close, with the Gators edging out a 78-76 victory.

In the game against North Florida, the Gators scored 104 points, making 49.4% of their field goals. Alex Condon led the team with 25 points and 10 rebounds in that game. Thomas Haugh also had a strong performance, contributing 12 points and 8 rebounds.

The Gators are ranked #10 in the AP poll and are part of the Southeastern Conference. They are averaging 89.7 points per game this season. Despite their strong start, they have struggled against the spread, with a 0-3 record in that category.

BTB Betting Pick

The spread for the game is Florida -10.5. Miami has strong offensive numbers, scoring 96.3 points per game, and ranks high in field goal and 2-point percentages. Florida also scores well but has a lower field goal percentage. Given Miami’s offensive efficiency, taking Miami +10.5 is the pick against the spread.

The over/under for the game is set at 169.5. Miami averages 96.3 points per game, while Florida scores 89.7. Both teams have high possessions per game, which suggests a fast-paced game. With both teams’ scoring abilities, the projected total could exceed 169.5. Therefore, the pick is the over 169.5.