Can anyone say upset alert? We have a top 5 team traveling to a hostile environment, as Florida will host No. 5 UConn on Wednesday, Dec. 7. The game is scheduled for 9 pm ET while airing on ESPN 2. UConn enters this game as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 145. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Florida vs. UConn predictions below.
Florida vs. UConn Odds
- Spread: UConn -3.5
- Total: 145
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 7
- Time: 9 pm ET
- Location: Exatech Arena — Gainsville, FL
- TV: ESPN 2
Florida Info & Trends
- KenPom Ranking: No. 47
- Florida is 6-3 SU in 2022.
- Florida is 4-5 ATS this season.
UConn Info & Trends
- KenPom Ranking: No. 4
- UConn is 9-0 SU in 2022.
- UConn is 8-0-1 ATS this season.
Florida vs. UConn Predictions
Florida enters this game with a 6-3 record. The Gators’ three losses came to Florida Atlantic (No. 56 in KenPom Rankings), Xavier (No. 31), and West Virginia (No. 28). On the other hand, Florida’s best wins aren’t exactly earth-shattering, claiming victories against Florida State (No. 150) and Kennesaw State (No. 195).
UConn is a perfect 9-0 on the season, and the Huskies are even perfect against the spread (8-0-1) except for one push. UConn has some impressive wins in its early season portfolio, beating Alabama by 15, Iowa State by 18, and Oregon by 24. Those are all top 45 teams in the KenPom rankings, and Alabama is ranked 13th.
You better believe Florida will come out with energy while playing a top five team in front of its home crowd. Can UConn sustain that pressure and stay undefeated? Or is this a trap game for the Huskies? This is Connecticut’s first true road test of the season, as all the other games were at home or on a neutral floor. Still, the Huskies are a far superior team, and they should be able to pull away down the stretch.
The Pick: UConn -3.5 | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook