Auburn men’s basketball team will return to action Saturday afternoon when they travel to Gainesville to take on the Florida Gators.
It will be the second time the teams play this season. Auburn won the first matchup 85-73 in Auburn Arena back on Jan. 8.
Auburn was led by K.D. Johnson, who scored 23 points. The Tigers had three others score in double figures as Jabari Smith (13), Jaylin Williams (14), and Wendell Green Jr. (13) also had good nights offensively.
The Gators were led by center Collin Castleton, who had 22 points and 10 rebounds. The battle between Castleton and Walker Kessler will have a major impact on this game.
Castleton easily won the first matchup as Kessler fouled out with six points, eight rebounds, and three blocks. A lot has changed since that first matchup and Kessler is clearly playing at a higher level.
Auburn has lost 13 straight games on the Gators home court but with a red-hot Smith and Kessler have a great chance to snap that streak.
Game details
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 19
- Location: Exatech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida
- Time: 1 p.m. CT
- TV: ESPN
- Radio: Auburn Sports Network
- App: Watch ESPN
- Live Stream: fuboTV (free trial)
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook
Spread: Auburn (-4.5)
Over/Under: 138.5
Money Line: Auburn (-200) | Florida (+160)