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Florida Gators to Face Auburn Tigers in Final Four Showdown: Florida Favored to Win with Opening Line at -2.5

Game time: April 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM ET

Venue: Alamodome — San Antonio, TX

Article updated Apr 4, 2:14 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The (34-4) Florida team will face off against the (32-5) Auburn team in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. Florida previously defeated Auburn 90-81 in their

Game outlook

The (34-4) Florida team will face off against the (32-5) Auburn team in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. Florida previously defeated Auburn 90-81 in their regular season matchup. Florida advanced to the Final Four by defeating Texas Tech in the Elite 8, while Auburn advanced by defeating Michigan State. Florida is the current betting favorite with a line opening at -2.5. Stay tuned for our Florida vs. Auburn prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Gators -150 | Tigers +130

Spread: Gators -2.5 (-110) | Tigers +2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 159.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 60%.

Florida Gators

The Florida Gators have had a successful season, highlighted by their victory over the Auburn Tigers in the middle of the SEC season. Led by top scorer Walter Clayton Jr., the Gators have shown strength in perimeter shooting and size up front. With Clayton averaging 18.1 PPG and 4.2 APG, and teammates like Alijah Martin and Will Richard also contributing offensively, the Gators have been able to win their last ten games against tough competition. Defensively, they rank 10th in efficiency and play at a fast pace. Overall, the Gators have a power ranking of 3 and excel in offensive statistics, such as shooting percentages and rebounding. Defensively, they are strong against three-point shooting and rank highly in defensive rebounding. Heading into the Final Four, the Gators are a formidable opponent with a well-rounded and efficient team.

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Auburn Tigers Analysis

The Auburn Tigers, as the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, are facing the challenge of proving themselves against the momentum-driven Florida team. Despite being ranked number one for most of the season, Auburn finds themselves as slight underdogs in this matchup. Led by standout player Johni Broome, who was the SEC Player of the Year and is averaging a double-double with impressive stats, Auburn has shown their strength in recent victories over top teams like Michigan and Michigan State. Along with key players like Tahaad Pettiford and Denver Jones contributing on both offense and defense, Auburn ranks highly in offensive and defensive efficiency according to KenPom. Their strong offensive and defensive statistics paint them as a formidable opponent, with impressive shooting percentages and rebounding numbers. It will be a test of their skills and determination as they face off against Florida in this crucial matchup.

Auburn's Impressive Season Overlooked as Underdog in Final Four Battle Against Duke

Auburn's impressive performance this season, which includes dominating the toughest conference in the regular season, seems to have been overlooked by the public. ESPN currently ranks Auburn as the biggest underdog with +550 odds to win the National Championship in the Final Four, while Duke is listed at even money. Auburn boasts the top true post player in the game, alongside four other scoring guards capable of going up against Florida's perimeter players. With Broome's recent standout performance of 25 points and 14 rebounds against Michigan State, he is expected to deliver a similar showing. Florida's guards are strong, but Auburn's lineup of Baker-Mazara, Jones, Kelly, and Pettiford will not be outshone. Expect a competitive matchup between these conference rivals, making Auburn a solid choice to cover the spread. I recommend taking Auburn plus the points in what promises to be an exciting battle.

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SportsJaw Gators vs Tigers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Gators vs Tigers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Florida Gators-150 → -146Moved
  • Moneyline · Auburn Tigers+130 → +125Moved
  • Spread · Florida Gators-2.5 (-110) → -2 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Auburn Tigers+2.5 (-110) → +2 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over159.75 (-110) → 158.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under159.75 (-110) → 158.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Florida Gators
20-3 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Auburn Tigers
23-2 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-04-04T18:14:23.118Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-02-08Florida Gators 90 · Auburn Tigers 81
  • 2024-03-17Florida Gators 67 · Auburn Tigers 86
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Florida Gators defeated Auburn Tigers 79-73

Florida Gators defeated Auburn Tigers 79-73 on April 5, 2025, a 6-point decision in the series. Florida Gators' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 41-27. Against SportsJaw's recorded Florida Gators -2 (-110) spread, Florida Gators covered, while the 152 combined points finished under the recorded total of 158.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • 1735203231Total · Under 159.75 (-110)Win
  • Sarah_MillerSpread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • MackintoshTotal · Under 159.75 (-110)Win
  • MoneymouthSpread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • MtgoldsteinSpread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • MickeytSpread · Florida Gators +2.5 (-110)Win
  • JackCohenSpread · Florida Gators +2.5 (-110)Win
  • MikehuffTotal · Under 159.75 (-110)Win
  • SfdanSpread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • KingjamesSpread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • JoeyBergSpread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • RoycejacobsSpread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • AdrianMariucciTotal · Over 159.75 (-110)Loss
  • SwamipicksSpread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • ThinkmakegrowSpread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • Sammy52Spread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • DrfeelgoodSpread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • RcollinsSpread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • TgodfreyTotal · Over 159.75 (-110)Loss
  • TweiskoffSpread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • Lockpicker69Spread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • Josh720Spread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • MauriceJonesTotal · Under 159.75 (-110)Win
  • JeffjacksonSpread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • Fisher49Spread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • Fisher49Total · Over 159.5 (-110)Loss
  • ThetotalerSpread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • EmcTotal · Over 159.5 (-110)Loss
  • MookiebetsSpread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • Altuve27Total · Under 159.5 (-110)Win
  • DpxsportsSpread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • JoeThomasTotal · Under 159.5 (-110)Win
  • NutinbutlocksTotal · Under 159.5 (-110)Win
  • MiamimikeSpread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • 1735203231Spread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • DtownsendSpread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • MaddogSpread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • WarbuczSpread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • 72dolphinsSpread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • HitmanhartTotal · Over 159.5 (-110)Loss
  • Leadpipe_LocksSpread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • Leadpipe_LocksTotal · Over 159.5 (-110)Loss
  • Randy54Spread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • IroncladlocksSpread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • DrpaulSpread · Florida Gators +2.5 (-110)Win
  • MrmisterSpread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • SimonsaysSpread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • Amp2224Moneyline · Florida Gators -149Win
  • AveragejoeSpread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • DengWinsSpread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • JohnmiznerSpread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • UncledavidTotal · Over 159.5 (-110)Loss
  • 1118240754Spread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • GeorgewSpread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • ThehitmanSpread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • JackCohenTotal · Under 159.5 (-110)Win
  • BadmanSpread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • JohnTharpMoneyline · Florida Gators -151Win
  • JohnTharpTotal · Under 159.5 (-110)Win
  • Novacek84Spread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • MackintoshSpread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • MbcSpread · Florida Gators -2.5 (-110)Win
  • RainmanSpread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 159.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Auburn Tigers +2.5 (-110)Loss