Colgate vs Florida Prediction 12/21/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Colgate vs Florida prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 21st at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Colgate Raiders Betting Preview

The Colgate Raiders are 6-5 this season after they lost to St. Bonaventure by a score of 85-77 in their last game. Colgate led 47-34 at halftime, but was outscored 51-30 in the second half for the disappointing loss. The Raiders shot 46% from the field, 24% on three pointers, and 53% on free throws in the game. Jalen Cox led Colgate with 26 points and seven assists, while Andrew Alekseyenko added 25 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Colgate defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 94-50 and Fordham by a score of 72-62. The Raiders have scored 77.5 points per game with 34.3 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.1 points against per game this season. Jalen Cox is averaging 16.0 points and 5.5 assists per game, while Andrew Alekseyenko is averaging 14.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game for the Raiders. Colgate is shooting 50.1% from the field, 74.8% on free throws, and 33.8% on three pointers this season. 

Florida Gators Betting Preview

The Florida Gators are 7-4 this year after they defeated St. Francis by a score of 102-61 in their last game. Florida led 47-23 at halftime and added 55 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Gators shot 61% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Xaivian Lee led Florida with 18 points and four rebounds, while Alex Condon added 14 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Florida defeated George Washington by a score of 80-70, but lost to UConn by a score of 77-73 before that. The Gators have scored 83.8 points per game with 46.2 rebounds and 15.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.2 points against per game this season. Thomas Haugh is averaging 17.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, while Alex Condon is averaging 13.9 points and 8.8 rebounds per game for the Gators. Florida is shooting 45.1% from the field, 71.6% on free throws, and 27.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Florida Gators will win

• Florida has won each of its last 11 games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
• Colgate has lost each of its last five Sunday road games.

Why the Colgate Raiders will win

• Colgate has won each of its last three day games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Colgate’s last nine Sunday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
• Each of Florida’s last nine Sunday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.

Colgate vs Florida Prediction 

Florida comes into this matchup with a perfect 4-0 record at home this year and they are coming off of a 41 point win over St. Francis. The Gators are shooting 45% from the field and they have been pretty strong on offense this year. Colgate had their winning streak snapped last time out and they are just 1-4 on the road. The Raiders are shooting 50% from the field and they have allowed 62 points or fewer in three of their last four. I think Florida will win this game relatively easily, but this is a lot of points to cover against a solid team. Take Colgate here.

David Racey's Pick: Colgate +30.5