Kentucky vs. Florida, 2/22/23 CBB Betting Prediction, Odds & Trends

Kentucky vs. Florida Prediction & Odds

SEC foes will meet in Gainesville on Wednesday night where Florida will host Kentucky at 7:00 p.m. ET. Will the favored Wildcats cover as 3.5-point chalk or is there a better bet on the board tonight?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

691 Kentucky Wildcats (-3.5) at 692 Florida Gators (+3.5); o/u 139.5

7:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center, Gainesville, FL

Kentucky vs. Florida Public Betting Information

Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 71% of public bettors are currently backing Kentucky 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.

Kentucky Wildcats DFS Spin

CJ Fredrick (ribs) is unlikely to suit up for Wednesday's matchup with Florida, Tristan Pharis of SB Nation reports. Fredrick, who has missed the last three games with a rib injury, is reportedly not expected to return on Wednesday. If the 6-foot-3 senior, who has averaged 7.3 points and 1.6 assists on 24.3 minutes per game this season, is ultimately unable to suit up, he will have his next opportunity to return against Auburn on Saturday.

Florida Gators DFS Spin

Riley Kugel produced 17 points (5-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes during Saturday's 84-65 loss to Arkansas. Kugel has suddenly emerged as a go-to scorer for the Gators, averaging 15.5 ppg over his last four contests. Florida's season may be essentially lost after losing four of its last five, but giving the freshman an extended look could prove beneficial for the program's future.

Kentucky vs. Florida CBB Betting Trends

Over is 6-1 in Wildcats last 7 overall

Over is 5-0 in Gators last 5 overall

Over is 4-0 in Gators last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record

Under is 12-4 in Gators last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600

Kentucky vs. Florida CBB Prediction:

The favorite in this series is 12-5 against the spread in the last 17 meetings between these two teams, while the Wildcats are 4-1 against the number in their last five road games and are 8-3 at the betting window in their last 11 games overall. On the other side, the Gators are just 1-4 against the spread in their last five games, are 1-4 against the number in their last five games when facing an opponent with a winning percentage above .600 and are 1-4 ATS in their last five games when facing a foe that has a winning straight up record.

CBB BETTING PREDICTION: KENTUCKY WILDCATS -3.5