The Florida Gators, ranked No. 3 nationally, will put their six-game winning streak on the line as they travel to face the Georgia Bulldogs, who desperately need a win to be considered for the NCAA Tournament field.
Will the Gators notch their 25th win of the season, or will the Bulldogs pull off the upset on their home floor?
Find out below as we break down the spread, total, and money line bets.
Florida vs. Georgia Betting Preview
All Florida vs. Georgia odds are from Fanduel Sportsbook and are correct as of Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.
- Spread
Florida -7.5 - Moneyline
Florida -320, Georgia +255 - Over/Under
149.5 points - Game Time
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 7:00 p.m. ET - Location
Stegeman Coliseum | Athens, Ga. - How To Watch
SEC Network
Florida has the fourth-best cover percentage in the country, holding a 20-7 record ATS this season. That comes as part of a 10-4 ATS record in SEC play. As part of their six-game winning streak, the Gators have covered their last six contests.
Georgia is 13-14 overall ATS and 6-8 in conference. On the comforts of their home floor, they’ve covered 10 of 16 opportunities — but have only covered one of their last four outings.
Florida has one of the best defenses in college basketball, with that being reflected in their over/under record of 10-17. The under has been the correct play in three of their last four games.
Georgia holds an identical 10-17 over/under record, with only four of 14 SEC matchups reaching the over. However, the over has hit in four of their last five games.
Florida vs. Georgia CSN Power Rankings Line
Florida, the No. 3 team in the AP Poll Top 25, holds the No. 12 spot in our power rankings while the Bulldogs near the century-mark at No. 96.
The listed line of Florida -7.5 doesn’t reflect these rankings, even while taking into account that the game is in Athens, Ga. The advantage clearly lies with the Gators in terms of the spread.
Preview for Florida vs. Georgia
These two teams already bet this season, with the Gators dominating the Bulldogs to the tune of an 89-59 home victory. Florida held Georgia to 35.6% shooting from the field and held star forward Asa Newell to four of 14 shooting.
The Bulldogs will be looking for a different outcome this time around, hopefully led by a better performance from Newell. He’s been excellent this season, averaging a team-high 15.4 ppg and 6.7 rpg. Only a freshman, he’s considered to be a potential lottery selection in the 2025 NBA Draft.
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Sophomore guard Silas Demary Jr. leads the backcourt, putting up 12.1 ppg, 4.0 rpg, and 3.2 apg. He also amasses 1.7 spg, one of the best marks in the conference. Over his last four games, he’s averaging 19 points, giving Newell a requisite sidekick.
Florida is led by their three-headed monster of guards Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin, and Will Richard. Each average over 12 ppg, with Clayton Jr. pouring in a team-leading 17.1 ppg.
A potential X-factor down the stretch of the season has been do-it-all forward Alex Condon. A sophomore forward, Condon’s athleticism at 6’11” causes matchup problems for every opponent the Gators have faced so far.
Condon missed the team’s last three games with an ankle injury but is expected back on Tuesday night.
The Gators hold a 24-3 record and 11-3 in SEC play — tied for second in the conference. Meanwhile, Georgia is clinging to their NCAA Tournament dreams while coming in with 16-11 overall and 4-10 conference record.
In most years, that would surely equal a team that’s out of the picture, but in the daunting SEC, as many as 12 or 13 teams have a chance at making the Big Dance. The Bulldogs are currently intied for 14th place but have three very winnable games after this one.
If they are able to take this game, however, it would boost their tournament chances greatly.
Best Bets and Final Score Prediction
This game features two squads at each ends of the spectrum; Florida has won six in a row, while Georgia has lost four in a row. It’s hard not to immediately go with the Gators considering that.
But when teams play desperate basketball, things happen.
Just ask the No. 1-ranked Auburn Tigers, who just battled with Georgia for an entire 40-minute game. The Tigers came out with a 12-point win, but it didn’t come without some frisky moments where the Bulldogs looked like they might steal one on their home court.
Now, they’ll be hoping to do the same against the Gators. But unfortunately, betting-wise, the numbers don’t point towards that happening. Neither does the eye test.
Georgia lacks an elite tertiary scorer that Florida possesses in Richard — if Condon is back from injury, he can step in too, as he’s averaging in double figures scoring.
For those reasons, we’ll take Florida -7.5. The line is simply too low to pull me to the other side of the line; if it were double digits, maybe it’d be a different story. The Gators are one of the best teams in the nation in terms of covering the spread, so we’re gonna tail the numbers.
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Similarly, both these teams have a propensity for going under the point total. 149.5 points isn’t a lot for a team with offensive firepower that Florida possesses, but once again, we’ll follow the numbers.
Take the under of 149.5 points, as Florida’s stifling defense will be the main cause behind their blowout win over Newell and Georgia.
Picks: Under 149.5 Points, Florida -7.5
Prediction: Florida 83, Georgia 62
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