My selection is on Florida minus the points over Houston at 8:50 pm ET on Monday.
I’ll back the Gators to keep rolling in this high-stakes matchup. Florida showed grit and composure in Saturday’s comeback win over Auburn, rallying from an eight-point halftime deficit to take control late against one of the most seasoned teams in the country. That’s become a theme for Florida—resiliency and growth—as the Gators have surged since their early-season struggles. After starting just 2-3 ATS, Florida has gone an astounding 26-8 against the number, speaking volumes about the trust this team has built with bettors and its ability to consistently outperform expectations.
Houston deserves credit for its own gritty win, overcoming a six-point deficit late in the second half to stun Duke. But that kind of emotional victory can be difficult to bounce back from, and the Cougars now draw a Florida team playing with supreme confidence and rhythm. The Gators have developed a balanced attack and shown the ability to score in bunches, something that could expose a Houston team that has occasionally struggled to maintain consistent offensive flow.
With momentum, poise, and a strong ATS profile on their side, I’ll lay the points with Florida.
Take Florida. Projected score: Florida 74, Houston 66.
Sean’s Pick Florida: -1 -105
AUTHOR: Sean Murphy
