Florida vs Auburn Prediction 1/24/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Florida vs Auburn prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th 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 14-5 (5-1) this season after they defeated LSU by a score of 79-61 in their last game. Florida led 38-26 at halftime and they scored 41 points in the second half to seal the win. The Gators shot 41% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 52% on free throws in the game. Urban Klavzar led Florida with 18 points and three rebounds, while Rueben Chinyelu added 15 points and 21 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Florida defeated Vanderbilt by a score of 98-94 and Oklahoma by a score of 96-79. The Gators have scored 86.1 points per game with 46.5 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.1 points against per game this season. Thomas Haugh is averaging 16.9 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, while Alex Condon is averaging 14.1 points and 8.1 rebounds per game for the Gators. Florida is shooting 46.3% from the field, 70.7% on free throws, and 28.6% on three pointers this season. 

Auburn Tigers Betting Preview

The Auburn Tigers are 12-7 (3-3) this year after they defeated Ole Miss by a score of 78-66 in their last game. Auburn led 28-27 at halftime and they scored 50 points in the second half in the win. The Tigers shot 43% from the field, 12% on three pointers, and 82% on free throws in the game. Keyshawn Hall led Auburn with 19 points and six rebounds, while Tahaad Pettiford added 17 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Auburn defeated South Carolina by a score of 71-67, but lost to Missouri by a score of 84-74 before that. The Tigers have scored 85.4 points per game with 38.5 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.0 points against per game this season. Keyshawn Hall is averaging 20.1 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, while Tahaad Pettiford is averaging 13.9 points and 3.2 assists per game for the Tigers. Auburn is shooting 46.7% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 32.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Florida Gators will win

• Florida has won each of its last 16 games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
• Auburn has lost six of its last eight games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Florida has won the first half in each of its last 13 day games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

Why the Auburn Tigers will win

• Auburn has won five of its last six day games.
• Auburn has won the first half in four of its last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Florida’s last eight day games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
• Each of Auburn’s last four road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 172+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Florida ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (46.5).
• Florida ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (60.3%).
• Auburn ranks T1st among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (28.6).
• Auburn ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (21.0).

Florida vs Auburn Prediction 

Florida comes into this matchup on a nice winning streak and they have scored at least 91 points in four of their last five games. The Gators are shooting 46% from the field and they are an elite rebounding team. Auburn has won three of their last four games and they have allowed 67 and 66 points in their last two. The Tigers are shooting 47% from the field and they are 1-1 in their last two road games. Florida has been dominant at home in recent games, so I will back the Gators here.