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North Florida (0-0) vs Florida (0-1)
- When: Nov 6 2025, 8:00 PM
- Where: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, Gainesville, FL, USA
- Where to watch: SECN+
North Florida vs (3) Florida Preview & Prediction
Spread: Florida -38.5
Moneyline: N/A
Total: 168.5
Florida Gators Betting Preview
The defending champs may have fallen short in their opener, but Florida returns to Gainesville with fire in their belly and a point to prove. After dropping a 93-87 shootout to Arizona, the Gators are looking to reestablish their dominance in front of a home crowd that expects nothing less than a statement win.
Despite boasting serious frontcourt size with Micah Handlogten, Alex Condon, Rueben Chinyelu, and Thomas Haugh, Florida struggled to use that advantage defensively against Arizona’s Koa Peat, who torched them for 30 points. Haugh, who poured in 27 himself, made it clear that won’t happen again. Expect a more physical, lock-in performance inside the paint this time.
Todd Golden’s group still displayed plenty of positives: their pace, shooting depth, and rebounding all looked elite. Xaivian Lee impressed in his debut with 14 points, and Handlogten dominated the glass with 12 rebounds. If they find their defensive rhythm early, this one could get ugly fast for the visitors.
North Florida Ospreys Betting Preview
The Ospreys open the post-Matt Driscoll era with Bobby Kennen taking the reins after years as the right-hand man. He inherits a team that was inconsistent last season but has some talent to work with, led by senior guard Kamrin Oriol, who averaged 7.3 points per game and is stepping into the leadership spotlight.
North Florida loves to shoot from deep and play at a fast tempo, but that style could backfire against a Florida squad built to dominate inside and push transition offense. Expect the Ospreys to rely on perimeter scoring and hope for hot shooting early to keep things respectable.
Kennen knows defense and discipline are the keys to avoiding blowouts, two areas that will be severely tested in Gainesville.
Prediction & Betting Angle
The Gators will be eager to flex after a humbling opener, and North Florida simply doesn’t have the size or depth to contain them. Expect Florida to dominate early, pile on in transition, and coast late.
Final Score: Florida 96, North Florida 64
Lean: North Florida +38.5
Total: Under 168.5
- NCAAB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
