Who's Playing

Florida @ Kentucky

Current Records: Florida 16-8; Kentucky 20-4

What to Know

After two games on the road, the #5 Kentucky Wildcats are heading back home. UK and the Florida Gators will face off in an SEC battle at 4 p.m. ET Saturday at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. The Wildcats are out to keep their 14-game home win streak alive.

UK was able to grind out a solid win over the South Carolina Gamecocks on Tuesday, winning 86-76. UK got double-digit scores from six players: forward Oscar Tshiebwe (18), forward Keion Brooks Jr. (15), guard Tyty Washington Jr. (14), guard Kellan Grady (12), guard Davion Mintz (10), and forward Jacob Toppin (10).

Meanwhile, Florida beat the Georgia Bulldogs 72-63 on Wednesday. Florida can attribute much of their success to guard Myreon Jones, who shot 7-for-11 from downtown and finished with 23 points.

The Wildcats are the favorite in this one, with an expected 10-point margin of victory. There could be an interesting gambling play in this one, as they have done quite well against the spread at home this season while the Gators have struggled against the spread on the road.

UK and Florida split their matches last season, with UK claiming a 76-58 victory and Florida retaliating with a 71-67 win of their own. Check back on CBSSports.com for updates on how things play out this time around.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center -- Lexington, Kentucky
  • TV: ESPN
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $60.00

Odds

The Wildcats are a big 10-point favorite against the Gators, according to the latest college basketball odds.

Bettors have moved against the Wildcats slightly, as the game opened with the Wildcats as an 11.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Kentucky have won eight out of their last 12 games against Florida.

  • Feb 27, 2021 - Florida 71 vs. Kentucky 67
  • Jan 09, 2021 - Kentucky 76 vs. Florida 58
  • Mar 07, 2020 - Kentucky 71 vs. Florida 70
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Kentucky 65 vs. Florida 59
  • Mar 09, 2019 - Kentucky 66 vs. Florida 57
  • Feb 02, 2019 - Kentucky 65 vs. Florida 54
  • Mar 03, 2018 - Florida 80 vs. Kentucky 67
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Florida 66 vs. Kentucky 64
  • Feb 25, 2017 - Kentucky 76 vs. Florida 66
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Florida 88 vs. Kentucky 66
  • Mar 01, 2016 - Kentucky 88 vs. Florida 79
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Kentucky 80 vs. Florida 61

Injury Report for Kentucky

  • Jacob Toppin: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)
  • CJ Fredrick: Out (Hamstring)
  • Shaedon Sharpe: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)

Injury Report for Florida

  • Keyontae Johnson: Out (Chest)
  • Jason Jitoboh: Out for the Season (Eye)