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Florida vs. Missouri prediction: Why Florida is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/3/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Florida vs Missouri predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 8:30 PM ET as the favored Florida takes on Missouri in men's college basketball action at Mizzou Arena.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Florida as the most likely winner of the Florida vs. Missouri game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Florida vs. Missouri prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Florida and Missouri 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Florida a 73% chance of beating Missouri. Our predicted final score has Florida winning 80-73.
According to our model, Missouri (+7.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 152.5 points has a 54% chance of staying under.
Florida vs. Missouri odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Florida | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -7.5 (-106) | +7.5 (-114) |
| Moneyline | -300 | +265 |
| Total | o152.5 (-110) | u152.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Florida vs. Missouri picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Missouri +7.5 | -114 |
| Moneyline | Missouri | +265 |
| Total | Under 152.5 | -108 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 152.5 total points.
Florida vs. Missouri game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Missouri and Florida at Mizzou Arena is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: Florida vs. Missouri
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Mizzou Arena
Conclusion
We predict Florida, with a 73% win probability, will likely beat Missouri on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Florida vs. Missouri insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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