Friday's game features the Florida State Seminoles (2-0) and the Florida Gators (3-0) facing off at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center (on November 17) at 4:00 PM. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in an 82-78 victory for Florida State, who is slightly favored based on our model.

The Gators won their most recent outing 92-54 against Florida A&M on Monday.

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Florida vs. Florida State Game Info

  • When: Friday, November 17, 2023 at 4:00 PM ET
  • Where: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida
  • How to Watch on TV: SEC Network +

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Florida vs. Florida State Score Prediction

  • Prediction: Florida State 82, Florida 78

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Florida Performance Insights (2022-23)

  • The Gators put up 68.9 points per game last season (101st in college basketball) while allowing 68.4 per outing (280th in college basketball). They had a +18 scoring differential.
  • With 63.9 points per game in SEC matchups, Florida scored 5 fewer points per game in conference games compared to its season average (68.9 PPG).
  • The Gators posted 74.3 points per game last season at home, which was 11.4 more points than they averaged on the road (62.9).
  • Defensively Florida played better at home last season, allowing 64.4 points per game, compared to 71.6 on the road.

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