A pair of No. 1 seeds, each considered two of the best teams in the nation are about to clash as they eagerly fight for a spot in the National Championship. This time the Gators open as 2.5-point favorites at Sportsbook over Auburn,a team they already defeated this season, in their Final Four meeting on Saturday.
Florida vs Auburn Odds
Matchup Page: Florida Gators vs. Auburn Tigers, Apr. 5, 6:09 pm ET
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Gators | -2.5 (-112) | -146 | O160.5 (-115) |
| Auburn Tigers | +2.5 (-108) | +122 | U160.5 (-105) |
Odds as of April 2, 2025 at Sportsbook
Florida vs Auburn preview & picks
Familiar foes as the Gators and Tigers met in early February, with Florida stamping 90-81 victory on Auburn's home court in Alabama. In that matchup, the Gators successfully rallied from a 10-point deficit, led by Walter Clayton Jr.'s 19 point campaign which barely outpaced Johni Broome's 18-point effort. Reminiscing on that comeback, competitive performance and the uncertainty of Broome's recent elbow injury (which I'll touch on later) explains why Florida remains a slight -2.5 point favorite ahead of tip-off.
The two teams rank second and third in KenPom’s offensive ratings while also holding top-10 spots in the defensive rankings. But, it's the Gators persistence that gives them an edge. Similar to their comeback over Auburn in February, Florida also overcame another double-digit deficit in the Elite Eight against Tex Tech—this group can never be counted out.
Florida vs Auburn Pick: Florida -2.5 (-112)
*picks made as of Wednesday, April 2 at 10:30 am ET
Florida vs Auburn Prop Bet: Johni broome uNDER 2.5 Assists (-120) at Sportsbook
Broome may officially be a Wooden Award Finalist, but it rests solely on his rebounding and scoring abilities. The senior hasn’t recorded more than 2.5 assists since the regular-season finale, hitting the under in six straight games.
While he’s expected to play in the Final Four thanks to days of rest, his full health remains a question. He suffered an arm injury after a hard fall in the Elite Eight against Michigan State but returned to post an impressive 25-point, 14-rebound performance. Regardless, his involvement in Saturday's match could be somewhat limited.
Florida vs Auburn Betting Trends
- Florida is 9-0 SU (100.0%) in its last nine games as a favorite (FLA ML, -146 at Sportsbook)
- The OVER hit in 10 of Florida's last 10 games as a favorite (O160.5 Pts, -115 at Sportsbook)
- Florida are 25-8 (75.8%) ATS in their last 33 games (FLA -2.5, -110 at Sportsbook)
