Number 6 Florida heads to Auburn to face the #1 Tigers on Saturday afternoon. The game is at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN2. Can Florida cover the 8.5-point spread as road underdogs? Keep reading for our Florida vs. Auburn prediction.
The Florida Gators are 19-3 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 15-7 ATS this season.
The Auburn Tigers are 21-1 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 13-8-1 ATS this season.
Florida vs. Auburn Matchup & Betting Odds
713 Florida Gators (+8.5) at 714 Auburn Tigers (-8.5); o/u 155.5
4:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, February 8, 2025
Neville Arena, Auburn, AL
TV: ESPN2
Florida vs. Auburn Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 67% of public bettors are currently backing Florida when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Florida Gators Game Notes
Gators guard Will Richard was tremendous in his team’s 86-75 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday night. In that contest, the 6’4” senior put up 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists. Richard shot 8 of 11 from the field and 5 of 7 from three-point range in the victory.
Florida forward Alex Condon also played well in his team’s game on Tuesday. The sophomore from Perth, Australia recorded 19 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks in 31 minutes of playing time. Condon is fourth on the team in scoring this season with 10.8 points per game.
Auburn Tigers Game Notes
Tigers forward Johni Broome was exceptional in his club’s 98-70 blowout win over Oklahoma on Tuesday night. The 6’10” senior from Plant City, FL logged 15 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks in 26 minutes. Broome shot 4 of 8 from the floor and 7 of 9 from the foul line in the win.
Auburn forward Chaney Johnson provided a spark off the bench in his team’s game on Tuesday night. In 27 minutes, the 6’7” senior registered 13 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, a block, and a steal. Johnson is averaging 9.6 points per game while shooting 56.3% on his field goal attempts this year.
Florida vs. Auburn CBB Betting Trends
Florida is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against Auburn.
The Gators are 11-7 ATS after a win this season.
The under is 14-8 in Florida’s games this season.
Auburn is 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Florida vs. Auburn CBB Prediction:
Florida has played Auburn tough over the past few years. Dating back to January of 2020, the Gators are 4-3 straight up and 5-2 against the spread when facing the Tigers. When you look into the statistics, it becomes clear that Florida is closer to Auburn in skill level than this line might suggest. The Gators have an average scoring margin of +17.6 points per game this season. Auburn’s average scoring margin is +18.5 points per contest this year. The Tigers are first in the nation in adjusted efficiency margin this season according to Kenpom.com. The Gators are ranked fifth in that metric in 2024-25. In what figures to be a tightly contested and close game, I’m taking the team getting the points on Saturday. Florida is the pick.