March Madness Betting: Florida Stuns Auburn

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Florida Stuns Auburn! Tigers’ Streak Comes to an End

Florida defeats Auburn 90-81, ending their 14-game Winning Streak

In an exciting matchup, Florida (No. 6) surprised the top-ranked team, Auburn (No. 1), with a 90-81 victory on Saturday. Led by a standout performance from Walter Clayton Jr., who scored 19 points, and Alex Condon, who added 17, the Gators made an impressive comeback after being down by 10 points early in the game. This marks their second win against a No. 1 ranked team after their victory over Tennessee on January 7.

Key Moment: Florida Takes Control

Although Florida trailed by six points with 5:58 left in the first half, the Gators went on a 14-2 run to seize control of the game. Florida ended the first half with a strong 23-7 run, taking a 10-point lead into halftime, which allowed them to maintain momentum and hold off Auburn in the second half.

NCAA Odds Favor the Gators

Florida showcased a potent offense and dominated from beyond the arc. Hitting 13 three-pointers out of 33 attempts, the Gators proved they could be lethal from deep, outshooting Auburn, which finished with just 32% accuracy from three (7 of 22). The March Madness Betting for this matchup favored Auburn, but Florida made the most of its chances and made its mark.

Tigers Can’t Slow Down the Gators

Auburn’s leading scorer, Johni Broome, a strong Player of the Year candidate, recorded 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. However, the Tigers couldn’t contain Florida’s balanced offense, which was relentless in the second half. Along with Broome, Miles Kelly scored 22 points, Tahaad Pettiford added 14, and Chaney Johnson contributed 13, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the loss.

A Florida Anticipated Possible Supremacy?

With this signature win, the Gators proved to be a dangerous team for the remainder of the season. The NCAAB Lines are now in Florida’s favor, as they have demonstrated their ability to beat top teams. This victory is significant for head coach Todd Golden, who secured his first major road win.

What’s Next for Both Teams?

The season continues, and both teams will return on Tuesday. Florida will face Mississippi State (No. 22), while Auburn will travel to Vanderbilt. Bettors should watch how these teams bounce back from this exciting, unpredictable matchup.

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