Kentucky vs Florida Basketball Picks 1-31-24

The Florida Gators are riding a 3-game winning streak. The Kentucky Wildcats look for a win after winning 9 of their last 11 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Florida Gators vs Kentucky Wildcats prediction.

Florida Gators Betting Preview

The Florida Gators beat Missouri, Mississippi State and Georgia during their streak. The Florida Gators are averaging 85.4 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 76.8 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Walter Clayton Jr. is averaging 15.9 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Zyon Pullin is averaging 14.9 points and 3.6 rebounds. Tyrese Samuel is the third double-digit scorer and Will Richard is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Florida Gators are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 68.5 percent from the free throw line. The Florida Gators are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.

Florida Gators Team Facts

• Florida has lost each of its last eight road games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Forty-seven of Florida’s last 48 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 166 or fewer points.
• The home team has won the first half in eight of Florida’s last nine games.

Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kentucky Wildcats recently lost to South Carolina and beat Arkansas. The Kentucky Wildcats are averaging 88.5 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 76.3 points on 42 percent shooting. Antonio Reeves is averaging 19.5 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Rob Dillingham is averaging 13.9 points and 3.1 rebounds. Tre Mitchell is the third double-digit scorer and D.J. Wagner is dishing 3.7 assists. The Kentucky Wildcats are shooting 40.2 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. The Kentucky Wildcats are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game.

Kentucky Wildcats Team Facts

• Kentucky has won each of its last 10 night games at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
• Sixty of Kentucky’s last 61 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 169 or fewer points.
• Kentucky has won the first half in each of its last 10 night games at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.

Florida Gators vs Kentucky Wildcats prediction

The Florida Gators have the offensive firepower to pull an upset here on the road, but at some point they have to show it. The Kentucky Wildcats have won 9 of the last 10 meetings against Florida, and that includes an upset win on the road earlier this month. Kentucky is just the more balanced team with higher upside, and it doesn’t hurt to be at home, where it’s 11-1 SU. Florida competes with Kentucky most times out, but it’s not good enough. Give me Kentucky and the chalk.