Florida vs. Vanderbilt Prediction – February 4, 2025

An incredible SEC challenge is coming up soon with the previously-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores (16-5) head to Gainesville to take on the sixth-ranked Florida Gators (18-3) on Tuesday, February 4 at 7:00 PM ET at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The Gators are moderately favored with a point spread at -12.5 (-115) at MyBookie.

Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Preview

The Commodores have gone 3-2 in their latest span of five games. They recently had a 97-67 blowout defeat against the Oklahoma Sooners, which featured a disappointing second half that blew it wide open.

Vanderbilt was down by four at the half, but allowed the Sooners to put up 61 points while they barely scratched 27 points in return. Devin McGlockton led with 22 points, while Jason Edwards was the only other player in double figures with 21 points.

It was clear that the Sooners had an excellent performance, as they made 63.2 percent of their shots, while making 55.0 percent from deep. The Commodores only made 38.7 percent of their shots while putting up just 26.9 percent from long range.

The Commodores are establishing 81.2 points per game while making 46.0 percent of their field goals. Defensively they have allowed opposing teams to put up 70.9 points per game. This is a good margin, with their recent two losses having a breakdown on defense.

Florida Gators Betting Preview

The Gators are 3-2 in their last five games, but are coming off of a disappointing 64-44 blowout loss against the Tennessee Volunteers. This loss ended their three-game win streak.

The Gators were down by just three at the half, but then proceeded to allow the Vols to get dominant on both ends of the floor in the second. Walter Clayton Jr. led with 10 points and was the only member of their team to cross over double digits.

The Vols killed the Gators in the paint with 34 points as opposed to 14 from the Gators. Both teams shot horribly from deep, but the Vols made 24 shots from the field while the Gators put up just 13.

The Gators have an appealing spread, but only if they are consistently able to perform on both ends of the floor. They are averaging 83.3 points per game and making 46.1 percent of their shots. Defensively they allow opponents to get 65.3 points per game.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

Check out MyBookie for the best Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Florida Gators betting odds, which show the Gators favored by 12.5 points. According to market insights, the Gators have an 85.6 percent likelihood of winning.

If the Sooners can tear apart the Commodores like that, then the Gators should have the ability to go the same. Look for the Gators to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Florida Gators -12.5 (-115)