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Wisconsin-Milwaukee @ No. 24 Florida

Current Records: Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1-1; Florida 2-0

What to Know

The Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers will take on the #24 Florida Gators at 6 p.m. ET Thursday at Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Coming off of a loss in a game they were expected to win, the Panthers nows face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.

Wisconsin-Milwaukee was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Saturday as they fell 77-71 to the Eastern Kentucky Colonels.

Meanwhile, the Gators didn't have too much trouble with the Florida State Seminoles at home on Sunday as they won 71-55. Florida got double-digit scores from four players: forward Colin Castleton (15), forward Anthony Duruji (15), guard Brandon McKissic (12), and guard Myreon Jones (12).

Florida's win lifted them to 2-0 while Wisconsin-Milwaukee's loss dropped them down to 1-1. Colin Castleton will be someone to keep an eye on after he dropped a double-double on 16 rebounds and 15 points along with six blocks on Sunday. Let's see if he can build on that strong performance or if Wisconsin-Milwaukee's defense can bottle him up.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: Stephen C. O'Connell Center -- Gainesville, Florida
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $6.00

Odds

The Gators are a big 14.5-point favorite against the Panthers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Gators as a 14-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.