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College Hoops: Kentucky vs. Florida Predictions, Odds & Picks (Wednesday, Feb. 22)

Florida Gators guard Riley Kugel (24) looks to pass during the second half against the Stony Brook Seawolves at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
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Here we go with a big matchup in the SEC, as Kentucky will hit the road to face Florida on Wednesday, Feb. 22. The game is scheduled for 7 pm ET while airing on ESPN. Kentucky enters this game as 2.5-point favorites with the total set at 140.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Kentucky vs. Florida predictions below.

Kentucky vs. Florida Odds

  • Spread: Kentucky  -2.5
  • Total: 140.5

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Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, Feb. 22
  • Time: 7 pm ET
  • Location: Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center — Gainesville, FL
  • TV: ESPN

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Kentucky Betting Trends

  • Over is 6-1 in Wildcats last 7 overall.
  • Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
  • Wildcats are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall.

Florida Betting Trends

  • Over is 5-0 in Gators last 5 overall.
  • Gators are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
  • Gators are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Kentucky vs. Florida Predictions

It’s hard to win road games in the SEC. However, Kentucky may have the deck stacked in its favor on Wednesday. Florida’s top player, Colin Castleton is out with an injury. He posted 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists in Florida’s 72-67 loss at Kentucky on Feb. 4. Castleton averages 16 points and nearly 8 rebounds per game, and the Gators got walloped at Arkansas (84-65) on Saturday in their first game without him. Florida got smoked on the glass without its 6′ 11″ center, losing the rebound battle 40 to 25.

Now the Gators will face a Kentucky team that ranks sixth in the nation for rebound rate. Florida has had a difficult time on offense throughout the season, and Castleton’s absence makes that even worse. Expect the Wildcats to outscore and outrebound the Gators en route to winning this matchup by at least three points.

The Pick: Kentucky -2.5 | -110 at BetFred Sportsbook