Friday night’s NCAA Tournament spotlight shines on Tampa, where No. 1 Florida opens its title defense against No. 16 Prairie View in the South Region.
Tip-off is set for 9:25 PM ET on TNT at Benchmark International Arena, giving the Gators a rare first-round setting in their home state. Florida will look to take advantage of the familiar environment as it begins its quest to repeat as national champions after last year’s title run.
Prairie View enters at 19-17, while Florida brings a 26-7 record into the tournament as one of the top seeds in the field. Awaiting the winner of this matchup will be either No. 8 Clemson or No. 9 Iowa in the second round.
From a Florida perspective, this matchup carries plenty of intrigue beyond the seeding.
Prairie View vs. Florida Game Info
- 📍 Where: Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, Florida
- 📅 Date: Friday, March 20
- ⏰ Start Time: 9:25 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: TNT
Prairie View vs. Florida Odds at Hard Rock Bet
With a favorable location and the confidence of a reigning champion, Florida enters this game in a strong position, but March has a way of delivering surprises, making a fast start all the more important.
With that being said, Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook has the Gators as a sizable favorite heading into tonight’s matchup.
Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Florida -100000, Prairie View +3000 |
| Point Spread | Florida -35.5 (-110), Prairie View +35.5 (-110) |
| Total (Over/Under) | Over 154.5 (-115), Under 154.5 (-105) |
As the defending champions, the Gators are expected to make another deep run, while Prairie View looks to embrace the underdog role.
Prairie View vs. Florida Betting Splits
Here’s how the action is trending at Hard Rock Bet, with strong backing behind Florida in tonight’s matchup:
- Florida is receiving overwhelming support on the moneyline, accounting for 89.1% of tickets and 85.6% of the handle, while Prairie View draws minimal backing.
- Despite Florida being a heavy favorite, more action is coming in on Prairie View against the spread, capturing 56.6% of tickets and 56% of the handle.
- The Over is seeing strong interest for the total, bringing in 63.5% of tickets and a notable 72.7% of the handle, signaling expectations for a higher-scoring game.
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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