✅1/7/2025: Tennessee @ Florida | Florida -2.5 (-112) | 5.6u to win 5u

The #1 Vols bring their undefeated record to Gainesville tonight, as they look to make it 15-0. I think the spot sets up perfectly for Florida, though, as the Gators look to bounce back from their first loss of the season. They dropped a close one @ Kentucky over the weekend, losing 100-106 in a game which featured NBA-level shot making, pace, and offensive efficiency. Returning home with a chance to knock off the #1 team in the country is just what the doctor ordered. This will be the toughest matchup for both teams, to date. Florida’s elite offense, ranked 3rd in adjO efficiency, will be put to the test by a Vols D that ranks 2nd in adjD efficiency. Tennessee already shut down two potent offenses in Baylor and Illinois, holding both teams to less than 65 points. However, the Gators are a touch better than both teams, particularly on the offensive end. The key will be to turn this into a fast-paced game, and that’s something Florida is always looking to do. They thrive on transition opportunities and fast break points. You don’t want to let the Vols get comfortable and impose their tempo and stifling D on the game. Overall, this is as good of a home situational spot as they come. #1 ranked teams that are road dogs of over 2 points are 1-6 SU and 1-5-1 ATS.