Prediction and betting odds for Alabama vs. Florida in SEC Tournament semifinal
Prediction and betting odds for Alabama vs. Florida in SEC Tournament semifinal
After an impressive 99-70 win over the Kentucky Wildcats on Friday night, the No. 3 seed Alabama Crimson Tide now advance to the SEC Tournament semifinals where an anticipated rematch against the Florida Gators' awaits.
The SEC's No. 2 seed, Florida also began play in Nashville on Friday night in which the Gators defeated No. 7 seed Missouri by a final score of 95-81 to improve to 28-4 overall this season. The Gators are also ranked as the No. 4 team nationally according to the latest USA TODAY Sports' Men's Basketball Coaches Poll, and are the nation's No. 9 scoring team at a combined 84.5 points per game, led by head coach Todd Golden.
A high-profile matchup between two teams playing for a one-seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, here are the latest odds for the SEC Tournament semifinal showdown between the Crimson Tide and Gators, along with a prediction for the game.
All college basketball odds via FanDuel
Point Spread: Florida (-3.5)
Florida (-3.5) Money Line: Alabama (+134), Florida (-162)
Alabama (+134), Florida (-162) Over/Under: 174.5
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Florida Gators prediction, pick:
Alabama and Florida have met once previously this season, which came recently in Tuscaloosa back on March 5 in a game where the Gators defeated the Crimson Tide, 99-94, in part due to some big performances from Alex Condon and Walter Clayton Jr.. The Gators have also won three-straight head-to-head against Alabama in the most recent meetings, but I'll say that the Crimson Tide snap that skid in a close contest Saturday in a game that should deliver on the hype it has going in.
Prediction: Alabama 86, Florida 83
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Florida Gators channel, start time, streaming:
The SEC Tournament semifinal game between No. 2 seed Florida and No. 3 seed Alabama will be played Saturday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Alabama vs. Florida will be played from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
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