Florida to Cover the Spread?

No. 8 UConn Huskies (24-10, 15-7 Big East) square off against No. 1 Florida Gators (31-4, 17-4 SEC) in this West Region second round game at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.

It’s awesome to see Florida with a -9.5 line on the spread at odds of -110 as we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory against UConn.

UConn Beat Florida When Teams Last Met

UConn Huskies won their previous game, triumphing 67-59 against Oklahoma Sooners.

Florida Gators secured a 95-69 win in their last game over Norfolk State Spartans.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UConn beat Florida in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 75-54 scoreline.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Florida	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UConn	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

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UConn vs Florida Prediction & Picks

Florida should be able to cover the -9.5 betting line in this college matchup. We’re confident of a strong showing and a bet against the spread could be the best play at -110.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our college basketball handicappers have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key UConn vs Florida stats:

The -9.5 line has been covered by Florida in 4 of their last 5 games.
The -9.5 line has been covered by Florida in 7 of their last 10 games.

Florida -9.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Walter Clayton Jr. Over 4.5 Assists +126

Walter Clayton Jr. (Florida) is available at +126 to secure Over 4.5 assists. With some confidence, we can shoot for him to cover the generous Player Assists total.

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Alex Karaban Under 14.5 Points -114

Alex Karaban (UConn) can be wagered to register Under 14.5 points at -114. When it comes to his Player Points outcome, we are fairly confident he will total below the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Florida -9.5

Totals Over 150.5

Player Assists Walter Clayton Jr. Over 4.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Florida -9.5. We’ve also gone for Over 150.5 and Walter Clayton Jr. (Florida) to get Over 4.5 assists.

The same game parlay option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same game. You need all your picks to be correct although bettors love to place a tailored basketball bet on the matchup which interests them most.

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Correct Score Prediction

UConn

72 - 84 Florida logo

Florida

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, the Gators can be backed to win 84-72 at huge betting odds.

UConn vs Florida Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Florida Big Favorites According to Latest Odds

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Florida Gators are red-hot -417 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 81% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, UConn are trading at +320.

The spread currently stands at 9.5 and the total points line is 150.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you want to wager Over 150.5, there are odds of -110.

Wagering on the Race to 20 Points allows bettors to back favorites Florida at -280. On the flip side, Connecticut are +200 should you think they’ll get to this total first.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The betting sites have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Walter Clayton Jr. Favorite to Get Most Points

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Walter Clayton Jr. is available at -105 to rack up Over 18.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -123 is available.

Player Points

Walter Clayton Jr. (Florida)

Liam McNeeley (UConn)

Alex Karaban (UConn)

Solo Ball (UConn)

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Player Assists

Hassan Diarra (UConn)

Walter Clayton Jr. (Florida)

Alex Karaban (UConn)

Liam McNeeley (UConn)

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Player Rebounds

Alex Condon (Florida)

Tarris Reed Jr. (UConn)

Liam McNeeley (UConn)

Alex Karaban (UConn)

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Micro Betting

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

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Last 5 Games

UConn

NCAAB March Madness: 22/03 Oklahoma 59 UConn67
NCAAB: 15/03 UConn 62 Creighton71
NCAAB: 14/03 Villanova 56 UConn73
NCAAB: 08/03 Seton Hall 50 UConn81
NCAAB: 06/03 Marquette 66 UConn72

Florida

NCAAB March Madness: 21/03 Norfolk State 69 Florida95
NCAAB: 16/03 Tennessee 77 Florida86
NCAAB: 15/03 Alabama 82 Florida104
NCAAB: 15/03 Missouri 81 Florida95
NCAAB: 09/03 Ole Miss 71 Florida90

Head to Head

UConn vs Florida

NCAAB: 08/12 2022 UConn 75 Florida 54
NCAAB: 17/11 2019 Florida 59 UConn 62

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

UConn Stats

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Moneyline

7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games

Moneyline

9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games

Point Spread

+9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games

Point Spread

-9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 139.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Over 150.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.20 pts and allowed 66.10 pts in the last 10 games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 166.50 pts in the previous 10 games
Over 150.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 90.50 pts and allowed 76.00 pts in the last 10 games

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season

Southeastern	Overall	Home	Away	Strk
Alabama	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Arkansas	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Auburn	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Florida	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Georgia	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Kentucky	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
LSU	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Ole Miss	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Mississippi State	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Missouri	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Oklahoma	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
South Carolina	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Tennessee	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Texas A&M	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Texas	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Vanderbilt	0-0	0-0	0-0	-

Big East	Overall	Home	Away	Strk
Butler	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
UConn	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Creighton	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
DePaul	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Georgetown	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Marquette	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
St. John's	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Villanova	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Xavier	0-0	0-0	0-0	-