Florida vs Auburn Picks and Prediction – 4/5/2025

The Florida Gators will be in San Antonio, TX Saturday night for a final four matchup against the Auburn Tigers. Florida has 34 wins and four losses on the year riding a long winning streak following a 5 point come from behind victory against Texas Tech in their last outing. Offensively Florida is one of the best teams in the nation averaging 85.4 points on 47.3% shooting from the floor this season and have averaged 85.75 points per game during the NCAA tournament. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Defensively Florida did just enough in their Elite 8 matchup against Texas Tech giving up 79 points on 43.1% shooting from the floor. Florida also won the rebounding battle by 7 and 4 seven turnovers in the game. Offensively Florida was fantastic scoring 84 points on 43.9% shooting including a 27-12 run across the final 7 minutes and 49 seconds of game time to seal the win.

The Auburn Tigers come into the Final 4 as one of the best teams in the nation with 32wins and five losses on the year having won four games in a row following a six point victory against Michigan State last Sunday in the Elite Eight. Offensively Auburn averages 83.6 points per game this season on 47 point percent shooting from the floor but of average 74 points per game during their last two victories.

Auburn was the better team offensively in the Elite 8 scoring 70 points on 42.6% from the floor knocked down 7 triples. Defensively Auburn held on allowing 64 points on 34.4% shooting from the floor. The TIgers did lose the rebounding battle but forced 9 turnovers to seal the victory. Johni Broome led the way for the Auburn offense with 25 points on 13 shots against Michigan State.

Both teams rolled through the tournament to the final 4 but the Gators will have the edge. Broome is likely not 100% for Auburn and Florida recently destroyed Auburn in the SEC tournament. Take Florida to do the work Saturday leading to the win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Florida Gators win and cover 75-69.