Florida vs UConn Prediction 12/9/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Florida Gators and the UConn Huskies meet Tuesday in college basketball action from Madison Square Garden. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Florida Gators vs. UConn Huskies prediction.

Florida Gators Recap

The Florida Gators come into this game looking to bounce back from a 67-66 loss at the hands of Duke last time out to sit at 5-3 this season. After this game, Florida will head home for a game against George Washington.

Gators Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight

Thomas Haugh leads the Gators in scoring with 18.2 PPG along with 7.6 RPG and 2.8 APG while Alex Condon has 15.1 PPG with 9 RPG and 3 APG this season. Boogie Fland has 12.5 PPG with 2.3 RPG and 2.1 APG along with 1.9 SPG. Urban Klavzar has 10 PPG and Rueben Chinyelu has 10.3 PPG with 11.3 RPG to lead Florida in rebounding and to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Florida up to this point in the year. Xaivian Lee has 8.4 PPG with 4.8 RPG and a team-high 3.6 APG to lead the Gators in assists while Micah Handlogten has 6.3 RPG as well up to this point in the year. As a team, Florida is averaging 83.4 PPG on 43.2% shooting from the field, 27.4% from three and 72.1% from the foul line this season.

UConn Huskies Recap

The UConn Huskies come into this game looking to add on to their 83-59 win over East Texas A&M last time out to sit at 8-1 this season. After this game, UConn will take on Texas at home.

Huskies Win 4 In A Row

Tarris Reed Jr. has 15.5 PPG with 8.3 RPG while Alex Karaban’s put up 13.4 PPG with 5.8 RPG and 2.3 APG. Solo Ball has 14.6 PPG with 3.6 RPG and Silas Demary Jr. has 10.4 PPG with 4.7 RPG and a team-high 5.6 APG to lead the Huskies in assists and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for UConn up to this point in the year. Eric Reibe has 9.7 PPG with 4.9 RPG and Braylon Mullins has 9.7 PPG with 3 RPG as well this season. As a team, UConn is averaging 80.1 PPG on 49.1% shooting from the field, 33.3% from three and 71.2% from the foul line this season.

Florida Gators @ Connecticut Huskies Betting Trends: December 9, 2025

Why the Connecticut Huskies will win

• Connecticut has won each of its last 14 night games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Connecticut has won the first half in each of its last 14 night games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Why the Florida Gators will win

• Florida has won each of its last 11 night games played at neutral venues.
• Connecticut has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Fourteen of Florida’s last 15 games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 149+ points.
• Each of Connecticut’s last five games have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Connecticut ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (7.6).
• Connecticut ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.55).
• Florida ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (47.6).
• Florida ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (58.9%).

Florida Gators vs. UConn Huskies Prediction

I’m on UConn here. I still am not 100% sold on this version of the Florida Gators if I’m being honest, and this is a revenge spot for UConn after losing to Florida in the NCAA tournament last year in a game where the Huskies and coach Hurley felt his team got the short end of the stick thanks to the officiating crew in that game. UConn’s memory will likely be sharp for this game and I think the Huskies exact their revenge with a win and cover at MSG here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: UConn -4.5