On Saturday, February 8, 2025, the Auburn Tigers (18-1, 6-0 SEC) will host the Florida Gators (18-2, 5-2 SEC) at Neville Arena in a pivotal SEC matchup. Both teams boast impressive records, with Auburn leading the SEC standings and Florida close behind.
Team Performance and Key Players
Auburn averages 84.0 points per game while allowing 65.3 points defensively. They have a field goal percentage of 49.3% and hold opponents to 39.0%. Their three-point shooting stands at 37.2%, with opponents limited to 29.7%. Johni Broome leads the Tigers with 17.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. Miles Kelly contributes significantly from beyond the arc, averaging 2.3 three-pointers per game. Defensively, Chad Baker-Mazara averages 1.3 steals, and Broome adds 2.8 blocks per game.
Florida scores 85.3 points per game and concedes 65.4 points. They shoot 47.0% from the field and restrict opponents to 37.8%. From three-point range, they hit 34.3% while limiting opponents to 27.9%. Walter Clayton Jr. leads the Gators with 17.8 points and 3.9 assists per game. Alex Condon is the top rebounder, averaging 8.2 boards per game. Clayton also excels in three-point shooting, making 2.7 per game. Alijah Martin leads in steals with 2.0 per game, and Condon averages 1.5 blocks.
Prediction
Both teams showcase potent offenses and solid defenses, making this a highly anticipated contest. Auburn’s home-court advantage and slightly better defensive statistics may give them the edge. However, Florida’s balanced attack and strong perimeter defense could pose challenges for the Tigers. Considering these factors, Auburn is favored to win, but a close and competitive game is expected.
Other Top 25 Games on Saturday
In addition to the Auburn vs. Florida matchup, several other Top 25 teams are in action on Saturday:
No. 8 Arizona vs. Utah: Arizona is favored with a 52.82% win probability and a 5.5-point spread.
No. 20 Florida Atlantic vs. UAB: Florida Atlantic holds a 69.50% win probability and is favored by 5.5 points.
These matchups offer exciting opportunities for college basketball fans to witness high-level competition as teams vie for favorable positions in
the NCAA Tournament.
