Florida vs Tennessee Prediction 1-7-25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Florida vs Tennessee  Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, January 7th, at the O’Connell Center. Let’s take a look at a Florida Gators vs Tennessee Volunteers Pick. 

Florida Shouldn’t be Disappointed

Florida shouldn’t be disappointed over their last loss. Florida scored 100 points against Kentucky but the defense just didn’t make enough stops. At halftime, they were down 52-42 and even though they fought back in the second half they still ended up losing. Walter Clayton Jr put up 33 points, five assists, and three rebounds. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. Two games ago against Stetson, Florida was able to secure the 85-45 victory. 

Florida on the season is averaging 88.3 points while their defense is giving up 66.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league while the defense is ranked 64th. They are averaging 42.8 rebounds per game which is tops in all of college basketball. In this game, Florida is going to need to get the offense out to a fast start, and they are going to need to put the pressure on. Especially late though, the defense is going to need the defense to be a whole lot better. 

Why Florida Will Beat Tennessee

• Florida has won each of its last 13 night games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
• Tennessee has lost each of its last three games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center following a home win.
• Tennessee has lost the first half in each of its last three games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

Big Test for Tennessee

This is a big test for Tennessee but they have all kinds of confidence after they were able to secure the victory in the last game. Tennessee faced off against Arkansas in the last game and the defense gave p only 52 points while the offense scored 76 points and that was enough for the victory. Tennessee shot only 39.1 percent from the field but they did shoot 38.5 percent from behind the three-point line. Chaz Lanier had a strong game putting up 29 points and two rebounds. There are four different players that put up at least 10 points. In this game that defense is going to need to be good again to really put the pressure on. 

Tennessee on the season is averaging 79.8 points while their defense is giving up 55.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 55th in the league while the defense is ranked 64th. Tennessee still hasn’t lost a game yet this season, but this is still a huge test for them. Tennessee will play against Texas, Georgia, and Vanderbilt following this one.

Florida vs Tennessee Prediction

Yes, Tennessee is undefeated, but they are going to really struggle here. Tennessee’s defense has been good giving up only 55.9 points per game but this game is not going to be as good here. Florida is going to have no issue running up the score and although they might not reach their season average, they are going to score enough to get the job done here. Back Florida to win this game and cover the spread.