Unranked Georgia heads to Gainesville to face #5 Florida on Saturday afternoon. The game is at 3:30 PM ET on the SEC Network. Can Florida cover the 10.5-point spread as home favorites? Keep reading for our Georgia vs. Florida prediction.
The Georgia Bulldogs are 14-5 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 10-9 ATS this season.
The Florida Gators are 17-2 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 13-6 ATS this season.
Georgia vs. Florida Matchup & Betting Odds
689 Georgia Bulldogs (+10.5) at 690 Florida Gators (-10.5); o/u 148.5
3:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, January 25, 2025
Stephen C. O’Connell Center, Gainesville, FL
TV: SEC Network
Georgia vs. Florida Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 61% of public bettors are currently backing Georgia 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.
Georgia Bulldogs Game Notes
Bulldogs forward Asa Newell was stellar in his team’s 68-65 loss to Arkansas on Wednesday night. The freshman from Destin, FL recorded 18 points, 8 rebounds, and a steal across 28 minutes. Newell shot 5 of 8 from the field and 8 of 9 from the foul line in the defeat.
Georgia forward RJ Godfrey also played well against Arkansas on Wednesday. The Clemson transfer logged 11 points and 3 rebounds across 21 minutes of playing time. Godfrey is shooting 52.6% from the floor this year.
Florida Gators Game Notes
Gators guard Will Richard was terrific in his team’s 70-69 win over South Carolina on Wednesday night. The senior from Fairburn, GA registered 22 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, and a blocked shot. Richard shot 9 of 14 from the floor and 3 of 5 from long distance in the victory.
Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. stuffed the stat sheet in his team’s game on Wednesday. The Iona transfer accumulated 16 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, a steal, and 2 made three-pointers in 34 minutes of playing time. Clayton is leading the team in scoring with 17.8 points per game this year.
Georgia vs. Florida CBB Betting Trends
Georgia is 3-1 ATS after a loss this season.
The Bulldogs are 3-2 ATS against ranked opponents this season.
Florida is 1-2 ATS in their last 3 games overall.
Florida is 1-2 ATS in their last 3 games against Georgia.
Georgia vs. Florida CBB Prediction:
I think this line is too high. The oddsmakers have inflated Florida’s lines over the past week and a half because the Gators have been covering at a remarkable clip. Florida is 13-6 against the spread this season overall, but the Gators are just 1-2 ATS in their last 3 games. They were double-digit favorites in each of those 3 contests. They’ll be double-digit favorites again against Georgia on Saturday afternoon.
The Bulldogs are coached by Mike White. He was Florida’s head coach from 2015-2022. This game could provide a little extra motivation for Georgia as they face off against their head coach’s former school on Saturday.
Furthermore, Georgia will be an underdog playing on the road this weekend. The Bulldogs have thrived in that scenario over the past year and a half. Since the start of last season, Georgia is 10-4 ATS as a road underdog. That’s a cover rate of 71.4%. I believe that Georgia can keep the final result within 10 points. The Bulldogs are the pick.