The Georgia Bulldogs (14-5) travel to face off against the Florida Gators (17-2) on Saturday, January 25th. This game will be played at Exactech Arena in Gainesville and televised on SECN. Florida is coming off a win in their previous game, while Georgia is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Arkansas. Tip-off is set for 3:30 ET.
Georgia Bulldogs vs Florida Gators
The Bulldogs Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Georgia’s record dropped to 14-5 after a 68-65 loss to Arkansas on Wednesday. The Bulldogs entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 133 points fell short of the 140.5-point O/U line.
Georgia led 38-26 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring only 27 points while allowing 42 to Arkansas.
The Gators Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Florida Gators Recent Game/Games
Florida improved to 17-2 on the season with a narrow 70-69 victory over South Carolina on Wednesday. The Gators, who were -11.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread in this one.
After trailing 36-29 at halftime, Florida turned things around by outscoring the Gamecocks 41-33 in the second half. The combined points for the game were 139, falling short of the 146.5 over/under line.
Bulldogs Offense Breakdown
Georgia’s offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.8%, and they connected on 69% of their free throws, going 20-for-29 from the line.
Asa Newell and Adou Thiero both shot 62.5% from the field, with Newell finishing with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Thiero added 17 points and 11 boards. Karter Knox struggled, hitting just 1 of 5 shots and missing all 3 of his three-point attempts.
Gators Offense Breakdown
In their last game, the Gators put up 70 points, shooting 42.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.5%, with 15 offensive rebounds and 13 assists.
Zachary Davis and Will Richard both scored 22 points, with Richard hitting 3 of 5 threes at 60.0%. Walter Clayton added 16 points and 7 assists, while Collin Murray-Boyles contributed 14 points, 8 assists, and shot 66.7% from the floor.
Bulldogs Team Defense
Georgia’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to 68 points on just 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 42% (15/35) and were even more effective from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot only 13% (3/23).
Despite sending their opponent to the line 34 times, Georgia’s defense couldn’t prevent them from scoring 29 points on free throws, where they shot 85%. The Bulldogs also gave up 18 offensive rebounds.
Gators Team Defense
Georgia’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 68 points on 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 42% (15/35) and were even more effective from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot just 13% (3/23).
Despite sending their opponent to the line 34 times, Georgia’s defense saw 29 free throws go in, an 85% rate. They also gave up 18 offensive rebounds in the game.
Bulldogs vs Gators Trends
- Through their last three road games, Georgia has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 57 points per game.
- Across the Gators last ten home games, the team averaged 83 points per game while allowing 82. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 5-5 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Georgia has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 4-6 straight up.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Gators have a straight up record of 9-1 and an ATS mark of 8-2.
Bulldogs vs Gators Prediction
For a pick on the point-spread in this Gators vs. Bulldogs matchup, our bet is to grab the Bulldogs at +9.5. Even though our projections have the Gators winning 77-71, we see the Bulldogs as the play on the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 146.5 and given that our model is projecting 148 points between the teams, we like the over.
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Last updated:January 25, 2025 Florida Gators, Georgia Bulldogs