Florida beat the\u00a0Kentucky Wildcats<\/a>\u00a0on Friday afternoon,\u00a071-63<\/a>, in the quarterfinals for their third-straight win over the ‘Cats and 12th straight overall. Vanderbilt reaches the semis by virtue of a 75-68 win over the\u00a0Tennessee Volunteers<\/a>\u00a0on Friday.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Gators hold the edge over the Commodores in the all-time series, 76-73, and have won the last two meetings, including a 98-94 road win this season.<\/p>\n Stream Florida vs. Vanderbilt with Fubo free trial<\/a> Florida vs. Vanderbilt will be broadcast nationally on ESPN on Saturday, March 14. Karl Ravech and Jimmy Dykes will call the game at Bridgestone Arena, with Alyssa Lang reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include Fubo<\/a>, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.<\/p>\n Florida vs. Vanderbilt betting odds<\/p>\n Odds courtesy of\u00a0BetMGM\u00a0as of Saturday, March 14<\/a><\/p>\n Spread: Florida by 8.5Over\/under: 160.5Moneyline: +310 \/ -400Florida vs. Vanderbilt predictions, picks<\/p>\n When the Gators beat the ‘Dores in Nashville earlier this year, the backcourt was still figuring things out. This Florida team, despite the rust it showed from the perimeter on Friday afternoon, is a much better squad than that one while Vandy has regressed a bit from its hot start.<\/p>\n This might be a de facto home game for Vanderbilt, but Golden’s gang will find a way to punch their ticket back to the finals.<\/p>\n PREDICTION: Florida 87, Vanderbilt 77<\/p>\n Follow us\u00a0@GatorsWire<\/a>\u00a0on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky<\/a>, and like our page on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators<\/a> news, notes and opinions.<\/p>\n Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.<\/p>\n Gambling involves risk. Please only gamble with funds that you can comfortably afford to lose.\u202f While we do our utmost to offer good advice and information we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.\u202f We do our best to make sure all the information that we provide on this site is correct. However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable. Please check any stats or information if you are unsure how accurate they are. No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain. All forms of betting carry financial risk and it is up to the individual to make bets with or without the assistance of information provided on this site and we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of following the betting tips provided on this site.\u202f Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next. The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.<\/p>\n Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24\/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. It is your sole responsibility to act in accordance with your local laws.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1773500466_4_89141781007-2266349444.jpg\")
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