Florida vs Alabama Prediction 2/1/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Florida vs Alabama prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 1st at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Florida Gators Betting Preview

The Florida Gators are 15-6 (6-2) this season after they defeated South Carolina by a score of 95-48 in their last game. Florida led 48-20 at halftime and they added 47 more in the second half for the blowout win. The Gators shot 62% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Thomas Haugh led Florida with 18 points and three rebounds, while Rueben Chinyelu added 14 points and 11 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Florida lost to Auburn by a score of 76-67, but did beat LSU by a score of 79-61 before that. The Gators have scored 85.6 points per game with 46.1 rebounds and 16.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.1 points against per game this season. Thomas Haugh is averaging 17.4 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, while Alex Condon is averaging 13.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game for the Gators. Florida is shooting 46.7% from the field, 70.1% on free throws, and 29.0% on three pointers this season. 

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide are 14-6 (4-3) this year after they defeated Missouri by a score of 90-64 in their last game. Alabama led 42-29 at halftime and they scored 48 points in the second half in the lopsided win. The Crimson Tide shot 42% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 88% on free throws in the game. Latrell Wrightsell led Alabama with 21 points and five rebounds, while Labaron Philon Jr added 18 points and six assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Alabama lost to Tennessee by a score of 79-73, but did beat Oklahoma by a score of 83-81 before that. The Crimson Tide have scored 92.0 points per game with 41.9 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.5 points against per game this season. Labaron Philon Jr is averaging 22.0 points and 5.1 assists per game, while Aden Holloway is averaging 16.9 points and 3.9 assists per game for the Crimson Tide. Alabama is shooting 45.5% from the field, 75.6% on free throws, and 34.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Florida Gators will win

• Florida has won each of its last nine games as an AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
• Alabama has lost four of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Florida has won the first half in each of its last nine games as an AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win

• Alabama has won each of its last 11 Sunday day games.
• Florida has lost three of its last four games as an AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team.
• Alabama has won the first half in each of its last nine Sunday games as an AP-ranked team.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Florida’s last 26 games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center have produced a total of 169 or fewer points.
• Seven of Alabama’s last eight day games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 179+ points.

Florida vs Alabama Prediction 

Alabama comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but they are just 4-3 in conference play so far this year. The Crimson Tide are shooting 45% from the field and they score plenty of points, but they play almost no defense. Florida is 6-2 in conference play and they have scored 95+ points in three of their last five games. The Gators did lose their last home game to Auburn, but they are the much better defensive side. Take Florida to cover at home.