Florida Gators vs. Georgia: Preview, Info, Odds, Where to Watch and More

The Florida Gators (7-7, 0-3 SEC) and Georgia Bulldogs (11-3, 1-0 SEC) are set to put in writing a brand new chapter on the rivalry between neighboring state foes.

Earlier than tip-off, all eyes — and sure boos — within the Stephen C. O’Connell Heart will likely be directed towards former Gators head coach Mike White, who determined to depart from Gainesville to rival Georgia simply after being eradicated from SEC Event rivalry a season in the past. That allowed Todd Golden to step into his first energy six head teaching place.

The 2 will produce the inaugural matchup on Saturday afternoon as Florida searches for a wanted spark to its season. Georgia hopes to proceed ahead after a positively sudden begin.

You will discover the whole lot you want to know in regards to the matchup under.

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Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs

The place: Exactech Enviornment, Gainesville, Fla.

When: Saturday, Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. EST

Watch: SECN

Radio: Gator Sports activities Community from LEARFIELD / SiriusXM 138 or 192 / SXM App 974

Odds: Florida is a 7.5-point favourite over the Bulldogs, in response to Sports activities Illustrated Sportsbook. The over/below is ready at 138.5 factors.

Collection historical past: The Gators are 120-103 all-time towards Georgia. Within the final assembly between the 2 squads, Florida walked away with an 84-72 victory over the Bulldogs in Athens, Ga.

Vital tales

The rundown

White’s return to Gainesville is a vital contest for the Gators.

Contemporary off two robust losses in video games that offered a number of alternatives to mark a tally within the win column, Florida welcomes their former head coach for a vital matchup.

Regardless of shedding massive man KyeRon Lindsay to Texas Tech as a mid-year switch, the Bulldogs have offered huge enchancment from a season in the past because of the playmaking potential of their backcourt. Led by guards Kario Oquendo and Terry Roberts, Georgia’s performed productive two-way basketball within the early portion of White’s tenure in Athens. The duo has mixed for almost 30 factors and 7 rebounds per contest.

Roberts, who was a possible offseason goal for Golden and Co., leads the Dawgs in factors (15), assists (4.2) and steals (1.8) so far within the 12 months. His trek to Georgia is paying dividends for himself and White’s squad all through the start of convention play.

Because of this, persevering with to excel on the defensive finish will likely be crucial for the Gators to beat a red-hot UGA squad.

Kyle Lofton and Trey Bonham will likely be tasked with upholding that prime stage of play. The battle between Bonham and Roberts on each ends has the potential to be a game-deciding matchup.

Georgia heads into Gainesville, freshly faraway from a monumental double-digit victory over Auburn on Wednesday evening at residence.

The Gators are presently seen as 7.5-point favorites, on account of their standing because the No. 26 best defensive group within the nation, in response to Kenpom, in comparison with Georgia’s sub-80 rating. 

A win at residence over their former head coach would offer a substantial spark to a Florida group in dire want of a confidence-boosting win as they enter one other robust stretch of video games within the coming days.

Will Golden and Co. get on observe towards a brand new and improved Georgia group? Or, will White stroll again into Gainesville and spoil Florida followers’ evening?

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