| MATCHUP | LSU Tigers | Florida Gators |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 13-5 | 13-5 |
| Spread | +16.5 -115 | -16.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +950 | -1650 |
| Total | Over 157.5 (-110) | Under 157.5 (-110) |
| Where | Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville, FL | |
| When | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN2 | |
LSU Tigers Betting Preview
The LSU Tigers beat lost to Kentucky, beat Missouri, and they play Arkansas next. LSU has lost 4 of its last 5 games.
The LSU Tigers are averaging 84.6 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 72.5 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Dedan Thomas Jr. is averaging 16.2 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Max Makinnon is averaging 14.8 points and 2.7 rebounds. Mike Nwoko is the third double-digit scorer and Marquel Sutton is grabbing 8.5 rebounds. The LSU Tigers are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The LSU Tigers are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.6 rebounds per game.
Florida Gators Betting Preview
The Florida Gators beat Vanderbilt and Oklahoma, and they play Auburn next. Florida has won 8 of its last 9 games.
The Florida Gators are averaging 86.5 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 72.7 points on 41.5 percent shooting. Thomas Haugh is averaging 17.4 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Alex Condon is averaging 14.4 points and 8.3 rebounds. Rueben Chinyelu is the third double-digit scorer and Xaivian Lee is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Florida Gators are shooting 28.4 percent from beyond the arc and 70.9 percent from the free throw line. The Florida Gators are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Florida Gators will win
- Florida has won each of its last 13 games as an AP-ranked team at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
- LSU has lost each of its last six road games against AP-ranked opponents.
- LSU has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against the Southeastern Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of LSU’s last seven games against the Southeastern Conference Conference have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
- Four of Florida’s last five night games have produced a total of 163+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Florida ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (28.4%).
- Florida ranks T18th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (26.3).
- LSU ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (60.9%).
- LSU ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (49.5%).
LSU vs Florida Prediction
Florida is looking more and more like the team we expected to see this season, and it’s undefeated at home. I get it. However, this line seems a bit too steep. LSU isn’t that bad of a team, as it nearly upset Texas A&M, hung around with Vanderbilt and had Kentucky beat until the final shot. LSU is 11-7 ATS on the season. This could be a bit of a letdown spot for Florida after road wins over Vanderbilt and Oklahoma. I just can’t leave 15 points on the table with an LSU team that competes.