Florida Gators (13-1) vs Tennessee Volunteers (14-0)
Game Info: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Stephen C. O'Connell Center)
Betting Odds: Florida Gators -3 -- Over/Under: 150
The Tennessee vs Florida Game Preview!
Today is an absolutely awesome day for college basketball! We've got a bunch of top teams facing off, and some of these matchups might even pop up in the NCAA Tournament. Let's check out the prediction for the Tennessee vs Florida game happening on Tuesday, January 7th, at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida. Let's dive into this college basketball showdown!
The Tennessee Volunteers Team Preview!
The Tennessee Volunteers are 14-0 (1-0) this season after they defeated Arkansas by a score of 76-52 in their last game. Tennessee led 42-27 at halftime and held Arkansas to just 25 points in the second half in the win. The Volunteers shot 39.1% from the field, 38.5% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Chaz Lanier has led Tennessee with 29 points and two rebounds, while Igor Milicic Jr. added 13 points and 18 rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Volunteers defeated Norfolk State by a score of 67-52 and Middle Tennessee by a score of 82-64. Tennessee has won their first 14 games of the season, including wins over Louisville, Baylor, Illinois, and Miami. Tennessee has scored 79.8 points per game and they have allowed 55.9 points per game, while also averaging 39.8 rebounds and 16.9 assists per game this season. Chaz Lanier is averaging 20.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Zakai Zeigler is averaging 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game this year. Tennessee is shooting 48.1% from the field, 75.6% on free throws, and 35.7% on three-pointers this season.
The Florida Gators Team Preview!
The Florida Gators are 13-1 (0-1) this year after they lost to Kentucky by a score of 106-100 in their last game. Florida trailed 52-42 at halftime, but they did score 58 points in the second half in the loss. The Gators shot 55% from the field, 36.4% on three-pointers, and 62.9% on free throws in the game. Walter Clayton Jr. led Florida with 33 points and five assists, while Alijah Martin added 26 points and five rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Gators defeated Stetson by a score of 85-45 and North Florida by a score of 99-45. Florida had won their first 13 games of the season, including wins against North Carolina and Florida State. Florida has scored 88.3 points per game and they have allowed 66.5 points per game, while also averaging 45.1 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game this season. Walter Clayton Jr. is averaging 18.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, while Alijah Martin is averaging 15.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game this season. Florida is shooting 47.8% from the field, 72.2% on free throws, and 34.6% on three-pointers this year.
The Tennessee vs Florida Game Prediction!
The Pick: Florida Gators ML
Two top ten teams are facing off in this game. Florida went into their last game against Kentucky undefeated but took their first loss of the season. It was a respectable loss on the road, and Florida is still ranked 8th in the AP polls. Tennessee is still undefeated at 14-0 and dominated their first conference game against Arkansas. However, now they’re heading into the Swamp to face a much tougher team in Florida, who just took their first loss. This is going to be a great game, but I expect Florida to really show their strength at home and win tonight! We’re confidently backing the Gators in the Swamp to pull off a big comeback win at home!
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