No. 20 Arkansas vs No. 7 Florida Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 28)
- The Razorbacks are 4-4 in its eight road games this season.
- The Gators are rolling with an eight-game winning streak.
- This marks the 44th all-time matchup between the two SEC squads.
The college basketball world is set for a busy schedule throughout Feb. 28, involving an SEC duel between the No. 7 Florida Gators and the No. 20 Arkansas Razorbacks. The former stands out as the solid favorite, meaning that the ranked visitors have their work cut out for them against their ranked hosts.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 8:30 pm ET
- Where: Stephen O’Connell Center, Gainesville, Florida
- How to Watch: ESPN
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | -107 | +10.5 | O170.5 |
| Florida | -113 | -10.5 | U170.5 |
Game Preview
The No. 7 Gators (22-6, 13-2 SEC) are getting closer to securing the SEC regular-season title, controlling the top spot in the standing with three games remaining. They have won their last eight games, peaking at the right time ahead of the postseason. Alex Condon has been remarkable in his last three outings. He went 10-for-12 from the floor on the road against Texas, averaging 22.3 points on 72.2% shooting throughout the last three games. On another note, Thomas Haugh will look to attack the hoop as frequently as possible, giving 16.9 points and six rebounds per game.
Things are going well for the No. 20 Razorbacks (21-7, 11-4 SEC) throughout conference play. They won five of their first six SEC games, standing firm in the upper bracket of the conference standings. Darius Acuff Jr. is the only player in the country who is averaging at least 20 pts and 6 assists per game this season (22.2 ppg and 6.2 apg). Meanwhile, Maleek Thomas will look to provide valuable 3-point shooting in this game, producing 15.2 points per contest while shooting 40.8% from downtown.
Arkansas vs Florida Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 43 meetings in their history, and the result is 28-15 for the Gators. The last matchup was in January 2025 when Florida won 71-63 on the road.
Arkansas vs Florida Predictions
The Gators need a win in this game to secure a share of the regular-season title, ending a long drought in that category. Arkansas is vying for favorable position ahead of the conference tournament, hoping to set the tone early on in hostile territory. However, this game will go down to the wire as Florida looks to be the better squad in those moments. Our betting pick here is the Gators to cover a 10.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Florida Gators -10.5
