Florida vs Kentucky Picks and Prediction – 1/4/2025

The No. 6-ranked Florida Gators visit Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday to play the No. 10-ranked Kentucky Wildcats in a Southeastern Conference clash. Florida is a perfect 13-0 and will be making its season debut in the SEC on Saturday. The Gators defeated Stetson 85-45 last Sunday with Alijah Martin scoring 18 points to leave Florida. Keep updated on College Basketball with our expert college basketball picks.

Walter Clayton Jr scores an average of 17.2 points per game and hands out an average of 3.8 assists per game to lead Florida in both categories. Alex Condon is the leading rebounder, averaging 7.5 per game. Florida has four players averaging double figures in scoring. The Gators score an average of 87.4 points per game, shooting 47.3% overall and 34.4% from 3.0 territory.

The Kentucky Wildcats look for a second straight victory on Saturday when hosting the Florida Gators. Kentucky is 11-2 and will also make its season debut in the SEC on Saturday. The Wildcats defeated the Brown Bears 88-54 last Tuesday. Andres Carr scored 14 points to lead a balanced attack for Kentucky, and Otega Oweh scored 13 points. The Wildcats' only two losses were to Ohio State and Clemson.

Otega Oweh Leads Kentucky in scoring with an average of 15.9 points per game. Lamont Butler is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 13.3 points and 4.1 assists per game. Amari Williams is the leading rebounder, averaging 8.5 per game. Kentucky has six players averaging double figures in scoring. The Wildcats score an average of 89.0 points per game.

The Florida Gators will continue with a perfect record by defeating the Kentucky Wildcats on the road Saturday in the Southeastern Conference season debut for both teams. Florida has covered the number and 10 of its first 13 this season while Kentucky is just 6-6-1 ATS. Florida is scoring an average of 87.5 points per game and holding opponents to just 63.5 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Florida Gators win and cover ATS 86-70.