The stage is set: the Auburn Tigers and Florida Gators face off in the Final Four with a trip to the national championship hanging in the balance. Auburn, the No. 1 overall seed, is chasing its first-ever national title, while Florida has its sights set on a third, adding to its back-to-back crowns from 2006 and 2007.
All eyes will be on Auburn’s Johni Broome, who’s been the engine behind the Tigers’ success all season. After dropping a 90-81 decision to Florida earlier this year, Broome and company will be eager to even the score in this high-stakes rematch. Our Florida vs. Auburn prediction the most burning questions.
Florida vs. Auburn Betting Preview
All Auburn vs. Florida odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook and are correct as of Friday, April 4, 2025.
- Spread
Florida -2.5 (-110) | Auburn +2.5 (-110) - Moneyline
Florida -145 | Auburn +120 - Over/Under
159.5 (Over -110 | Under -110) - Game Time
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 6:09 PM ET - Location
Alamodome | San Antonio, TX - How to Watch
CBS
Florida enters the matchup as a slight favorite, fresh off eliminating reigning champ UConn and surviving a gritty battle with Texas Tech. Auburn may have stumbled late in the regular season, but they’ve flipped the switch in March and are back in rhythm.
Expect a clash of styles—Auburn’s suffocating defense against Florida’s potent offense. Broome leads the way for the Tigers, while Walter Clayton Jr. is the heart of Florida’s attack.
Florida vs. Auburn CSN Winning Probability
- Florida: 55%
- Auburn: 45%
The Gators hold a slight edge in CSN’s winning probability, aligning with Vegas odds that favor Florida by 2.5 points. However, Auburn’s recent performances suggest a closer game than the spread might indicate, especially if Broome dominates the paint.
Prediction for Florida vs. Auburn
Johni Broome has been dominant, averaging 18.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game. He’ll be the difference-maker if Auburn wants to flip the script from their earlier loss to Florida.
On the other end, Walter Clayton Jr. has delivered all tournament long, putting up 18.1 points per game and coming through in clutch situations.
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In their last meeting, Florida’s hot shooting—over 50% from the field—proved too much for Auburn. This time, expect the Tigers to adjust, particularly with tighter perimeter defense.
If Broome owns the interior and forces Florida into tougher looks, the upset is well within reach.
Prediction: Florida 88, Auburn 84
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