Florida vs Tennessee SEC Championship: Gators Favored in Title Game Clash
Florida enters the SEC Tournament championship game as a 5.5-point favorite over Tennessee, with the spread expanding significantly from an opening line of 2.5 points. The game tips off at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville at 1:00 pm ET on ESPN.
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Top Betting Picks:
- Florida -3.5 (-158)
- Walter Clayton Jr over 15.5 points (-120)
- Alex Condon over 7.5 rebounds (-110)
Key Analysis:
- Florida has won 5 straight games against KenPom top-25 teams
- Tennessee ranks 3rd nationally in defensive efficiency
- Gators are 6-0 SU and ATS in neutral-site games this season
- Volunteers are 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS in neutral-site games
Public Betting Trends:
- 82% of moneyline handle on Florida
- 54% of spread handle on Florida
- 74% of total handle on over 143.5
Notable Player Stats:
- Walter Clayton Jr (FLA): 17.4 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 4.4 APG
- Chaz Lanier (TENN): 17.9 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 1.0 APG
- Zakai Zeigler (TENN): 13.5 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 7.3 APG
- Alex Condon (FLA): 11.2 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 2.3 APG
Clayton Jr has led Florida in scoring throughout the SEC Tournament, while Condon has secured 8+ rebounds in four of his last five games. Tennessee's defensive prowess and slow tempo (348th nationally) make the expanded spread challenging to cover, but Florida's recent form suggests they should capture the SEC Tournament title in a competitive game.