LSU vs Florida Prediction 1/20/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a LSU vs Florida Prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 20^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Florida Gators Preview

Florida Gators have a 13-5 record this season and are tied in the 2nd place of the SEC. They have a 8-0 home record and are coming off a 98-94 away win against Vanderbilt. Their previous three games were a 96-79 away win against Oklahoma, a 91-67 home win against Tennessee and a 92-77 home win against Georgia.

Offensively, Florida averages 86.5 points per game, while allowing 72.7 points per game defensively. The Gators shoot with 47% from the field and grab 46.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.6 assists per game. They average 5.2 blocks per game and 6.2 steals per game defensively.

Thomas Haugh leads Florida in scoring, with an average of 17.4 points per game, while shooting with 48.1% from the field and 76% from the free throw line. Rueben Chinyelu is the team’s leading rebounder with 10.7 per game. Alex Condon leads the team in assists with 3.5 per game.

LSU Tigers Preview

LSU Tigers have a 13-5 record this season and are in the 14th place of the SEC. They have a 1-2 road record and are coming off a 78-70 home win against Missouri. Their previous three games were a 75-74 home loss against Kentucky, a 84-73 away loss against Vanderbilt and a 78-68 home loss against South Carolina.

Offensively, LSU averages 84.6 points per game, while allowing 72.5 points per game defensively. The Tigers shoot with 49% from the field and grab 38.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.1 assists per game. They average 4.5 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively.

Milaysia Mackinnon leads LSU in scoring, with an average of 14.8 points per game, while shooting with 41.7% from the field and 92.9% from the free throw line. Myles Sutton is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.5 per game. Jalen Reece leads the team in assists with 2.6 per game.

LSU Tigers @ Florida Gators Betting Trends: January 20, 2026

Why the Florida Gators will win

• Florida has won each of its last 15 games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
• LSU has lost each of its last 12 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Florida has won the first half in each of its last six games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

Why the LSU Tigers will win

• LSU has won 12 of its last 14 night games.
• LSU has won the first half in 12 of its last 14 night games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of LSU’s last seven games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
• Four of the last five games between LSU and Florida have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Florida ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (46.3).
• Florida ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (60.1%).
• LSU ranks T16th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.6).
• LSU ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (77.4%).

LSU vs Florida Prediction

In this LSU vs Florida Prediction, Florida is coming as -15 home favorites. Both teams have identical overall records this season but Florida has been undefeated at home, while LSU has been below average on the road. Florida has been in excellent form lately, with a 8-1 record in its last 9 games and 4-0 against the spread, while LSU is 1-4 in its last 5 games and I don’t trust them to keep it close in Florida given their recent form. Take Florida and lay the big number at home in this one.