St. Francis (PA) Red Flash vs Florida Gators NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/17

The St. Francis (PA) Red Flash will take on the #23 Florida Gators on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM ET. The game will be held at the Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL, and will be broadcast on SECN. This non-conference game features teams from different conferences, with St. Francis (PA) representing the Northeast and Florida coming from the Southeastern.

St. Francis (PA) comes into the game with a 2-9 record for the season, struggling on the road with a 0-6 away record. On the other side, the Florida Gators hold a 6-4 record, performing well at home with a 5-3 record. The spread indicates a significant advantage for Florida, with St. Francis (PA) at +44.5 and Florida at -44.5.

St. Francis (PA) Red Flash vs Florida Gators Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: St. Francis (PA) Red Flash vs #23 Florida Gators
• Venue: Exactech Arena, Gainesville FL
• Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM ET
• Betting Odds: Florida Gators Spread: -44.5 (-114), St. Francis (PA) Red Flash Spread: +44.5 (-110), Over/Under: 152.5

St. Francis (PA) Red Flash Team Preview

The St. Francis (PA) Red Flash have had a tough start to their season with a 2-9 record. They have not secured a win on the road yet, standing at 0-6 in away games. Their recent losses include a 28-point defeat to Temple and a 33-point loss to Radford.

Offensively, the Red Flash average 69.1 points per game. They attempt 75.9 field goals per game, ranking fourth in the nation, but only hit 41.4% of their shots. From beyond the arc, they make 9.5 three-pointers per game, but their three-point shooting percentage is 32.8%.

Skylar Wicks is a key player for the Red Flash, averaging 18.8 points per game. Zion Russell contributes 11.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. The team also relies on players like Victor Payne and Ahmad Harrison to add depth in scoring and defense.

Florida Gators Team Preview

The Florida Gators are ranked 23rd in the AP poll and play in the Southeastern Conference. They hold a 6-4 record this season with a 5-3 mark at home. In their last three games, the Gators won one game and lost two.

Offensively, the Gators average 82 points per game, ranking 108th nationally. They are strong in rebounding, securing 46.4 rebounds per game, which is second in the country. However, their shooting percentages need improvement, with a field goal percentage of 43.8% and a three-point percentage of 26.7%.

Thomas Haugh leads the team in scoring with 18.6 points per game and plays 35.4 minutes per game. Alex Condon contributes with 14.1 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. Xaivian Lee also plays a key role, averaging 11 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, St. Francis (PA) is getting +44.5 points against Florida. Florida averages 82 points per game, while St. Francis (PA) scores 69.1. The large spread suggests a blowout, but with St. Francis (PA) having a high number of possessions per game, they might keep it closer than expected. The recommendation is to take St. Francis (PA) +44.5.

Looking at the over/under, the line is set at 152.5. Florida scores 82 points per game, and St. Francis (PA) puts up 69.1. This adds up to a projected total of 151.1 points. Given the statistics, the game could stay under the line. The recommendation is to pick the under 152.5.