
Florida vs Vanderbilt Prediction 2/4/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Vanderbilt (16-5) vs. Florida (18-3)
February 4, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Florida -13; Over/Under: 156
(Get latest betting odds)
In this article, we will formulate a Florida vs Vanderbilt Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, February 4th, at the O’Connell Center. Let’s take a look at a Florida Gators vs Vanderbilt Commodores pick.
Vanderbilt Looks to Bounce Back
Vanderbilt in the last game faced off against Oklahoma and it was an ugly game. Vanderbilt scored 67 points while their defense gave up 97 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were up 40-36 and they looked to be in good shape. In the second half though they were outscored 61-27 and that led to the defeat. Devin McGrlockton had a huge game putting up 22 points and three rebounds. Jason Edwards also had a strong game putting up 21 points and three rebounds.
Vanderbilt comes into this game with a 16-5 record overall and they have gone 13-8 against the spread. Vanderbilt is averaging 81.2 points while their defense is giving up 70.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 38th in teh league while the defense is ranked 161st. They are shooting 46.03 which is 113th in the league. Guard Jason Edwards is having a strong season and he is averaging 17.5 points while shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from behind the three-point line. Vanderbilt will meet Texas, Auburn, Tennessee, and Kentucky after this game.
Why Vanderbilt Will Beat Florida
- Vanderbilt has won three of its last four games against Florida.
Can Florida Bounce Back?
All season Florida has been known for their offense, but in the last game their offense really let them down. Florida scored 44 points against Tennessee and even though the defense gave up only 64 points they still ended up losing. Walter Clayton Jjr was the top player putting up 10 points and two rebounds. Two games ago against Georgia, the offense was more impressive and they ended up winning by 30 points.
Florida comes into this game with an 18-3 record overall and they have gone 14-7 against the spread. The over has only hit in 7 of the games. Florida is averaging 83.3 points while their defense is giving up 65.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league while the defense is ranked 35th in the league. They are averaging 64.62 field goals attempted per game which is 11th in the league. Walter Clayton Jr is averaging 17.4 while shooting 45 percent from the field.
Why the Gators Will Beat Vanderbilt
- Florida has won 18 of its last 19 games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
- Vanderbilt has lost each of its last seven night games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Vanderbilt has lost the first half in each of its last seven night games against AP-ranked opponents.
Florida vs Vanderbilt Prediction
The Florida offense is going to get out to a fast start and they are going to get back on teh right track here. Florida is averaging 83.3 points per game and they are going to have quite a show here. Vanderbilt is averaging 81.2 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Neither team will play any defense, and the over is going to end up cashing here.