Texas A&M vs. Florida odds: Win probability, final score prediction in SEC Tournament
The SEC Tournament semifinals are set, and the nightcap will feature two teams who pulled off major upsets on Friday. It will be Texas A&M taking on Florida with a spot in the championship on the line.
Texas A&M kicked off the evening slate of games on Friday by defeating No. 3 seed Kentucky 97-87. That set the table for the final matchup of the day, and Florida didn’t leave much room for doubt as the Gators stunned No. 2 seed Alabama 102-88.
Now, the SEC’s No. 6 seed and No. 7 seed will battle it out on Saturday to lock up a spot in the tournament championship. The odds and predictions are in for the matchup, as well.
Odds for Texas A&M vs. Florida
Florida opened as a 2.5-point favorite in the SEC Tournament semifinal, according to FanDuel. The over-under opened at 150.5
Florida and Texas A&M previously squared off in a thriller on Feb. 3 in College Station. Ultimately, it was the Aggies who came away with the 67-66 victory thanks to a late jumper from Tyrece Radford with 35 seconds to play.
Final score predictions for Texas A&M vs. Florida
KenPom predicted final score: Florida 78, Texas A&M 77
KenPom win probability (for Florida): 54%
Like FanDuel, KenPom also gives the slight edge to Florida, predicting the Gators to get a 78-77 victory in the SEC Tournament semifinals. UF also has a 54% chance of winning the matchup, according to KenPom’s projections.
In addition, Florida will enter Saturday as the higher-rated team in the overall KenPom rankings, checking in at No. 30 as of Saturday night. Texas A&M, meanwhile, came in at No. 43. With two evenly matched teams going, according to the metrics, it could be an interesting showdown as the stakes get higher.
How to watch Texas A&M vs. Florida
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Channel: ESPN, FuboTV (streaming)
Location: Nashville, Tenn.
After the first rounds aired on the SEC Network, the SEC Tournament will move exclusively to ESPN the rest of the way. Florida vs. Texas A&M will be the second game of the day on Saturday, following Auburn vs. Mississippi State to get things going.
Florida and Texas A&M are also fighting to solidify their spots in the NCAA Tournament by reaching the SEC Tournament championship game and maybe getting the league’s automatic bid. Both teams have been red-hot through the week in Nashville, so something will have to give Saturday afternoon at Bridgestone Arena.