NCAAB · Final

Florida Gators Defeat Kentucky Wildcats 71-63 in NCAAB Showdown

Friday, March 13, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Bridgestone Arena

Florida Gators 71, Kentucky Wildcats 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Kentucky Wildcats vs Florida Gators?

Florida Gators beat Kentucky Wildcats 71-63 at Bridgestone Arena on March 13, 2026.

Who was favored in Kentucky Wildcats vs Florida Gators?

Florida Gators were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -625 (about 86% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Florida Gators emerged victorious over the Kentucky Wildcats with a final score of 71-63 at the Bridgestone Arena. This victory continues Florida's impressive form, as they have now won ten consecutive games, boasting a home record of 26-6 for the season. The Gators have been particularly dominant at home, winning all five of their last five games there, with an average scoring of 96.2 points and allowing 74.8 points during that stretch.

In contrast, the Kentucky Wildcats, with a season record of 21-13, have struggled to maintain consistency, going 5-5 in their last ten games. They are currently on a two-game winning streak, but their recent performance has seen them average 79.9 points scored and 79.8 points allowed. The Wildcats' away record stands at 2-3 in their last five games, indicating their challenges when playing outside of their home venue.

The two teams have faced each other three times this season, with Florida winning two of those encounters. Their previous meeting on March 7 resulted in a victory for Florida, with a score of 84-77. Florida also secured a win against Kentucky on February 14, finishing that game 92-83. The only meeting that saw Kentucky come out on top was on January 4, 2025, where they won 106-100.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details about player availability for either team. However, it is clear that both squads have had to navigate their respective challenges throughout the season.

The betting market reflected Florida's strong performance leading into the game, with DraftKings listing them as 10.5-point favorites. The total points line was set at 161.5, with odds of -105 for the over and -115 for the under. The moneyline indicated Florida as heavy favorites at -625, while Kentucky was priced at +455.

Conditions during the game were favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or external factors reported that could have impacted play. Fans and viewers were treated to a competitive atmosphere, with Florida's offense showcasing their ability to score effectively, particularly in the second half.

Key moments in the game included several scoring plays that highlighted Florida's ability to maintain their lead. Notable plays included a driving layup by Denzel Aberdeen and a crucial three-point jumper by Xaivian Lee. The Gators' defense also played a vital role in stifling Kentucky's attempts to close the gap, ultimately securing their win.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the contrasting trajectories of both teams as they head into the later stages of the season. Florida's current form and home advantage proved decisive against a Kentucky team that has shown flashes of potential but has struggled with consistency.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	FLA -10.5	161.5 o -105 / u -115	Kentucky Wildcats +455 · Florida Gators -625

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Leaders

PointsAlex Condon22Florida Gators
AssistsXaivian Lee6Florida Gators
ReboundsAlex Condon10Florida Gators
PointsDenzel Aberdeen17Kentucky Wildcats
AssistsDenzel Aberdeen3Kentucky Wildcats
ReboundsDenzel Aberdeen5Kentucky Wildcats

Recent form

Florida Gators

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1092.1 scored · 72.9 allowed per game5-0 at home

W84-77at Kentucky WildcatsMar 7
W108-74vs Mississippi State BulldogsMar 4
W111-77vs Arkansas RazorbacksMar 1
W84-71at Texas LonghornsFeb 26
W94-75at Ole Miss RebelsFeb 21
W76-62vs South Carolina GamecocksFeb 18
W92-83vs Kentucky WildcatsFeb 14
W86-66at Georgia BulldogsFeb 12
W86-67at Texas A&M AggiesFeb 8
W100-77vs Alabama Crimson TideFeb 1

Kentucky Wildcats

Last 10: 5-5Streak W279.9 scored · 79.8 allowed per game2-3 away

W78-72at Missouri TigersMar 12
W87-82vs LSU TigersMar 11
L77-84vs Florida GatorsMar 7
L85-96at Texas A&M AggiesMar 4
W91-77vs Vanderbilt CommodoresFeb 28
W72-63at South Carolina GamecocksFeb 25
L74-75at Auburn TigersFeb 22
L78-86vs Georgia BulldogsFeb 18
L83-92at Florida GatorsFeb 14
W74-71vs Tennessee VolunteersFeb 8

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Florida	27-8	-	16-2
Arkansas	28-9	3	13-5
Alabama	25-10	3	13-5
Vanderbilt	27-9	5	11-7
Tennessee	25-12	5	11-7
Texas A&M	22-12	5	11-7
Georgia	22-11	6	10-8
Kentucky	22-14	6	10-8
Missouri	20-13	6	10-8
Texas	21-15	7	9-9
Auburn	22-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma	21-16	9	7-11
Mississippi State	13-19	11	5-13
Ole Miss	15-20	12	4-14
South Carolina	13-19	12	4-14
LSU	15-17	13	3-15

Box score

Stat	Kentucky Wildcats	Florida Gators
Field goals	21-59	22-58
Field goal %	36	38
Three-pointers	5-23	3-20
Three-point %	22	15
Free throws	16-20	24-33
Free throw %	80	73
Rebounds	29	50
Offensive rebounds	8	18
Defensive rebounds	21	32
Assists	9	11
Steals	9	9
Blocks	4	6
Turnovers	12	18
Team turnovers	1	2
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	9
Fast-break points	18	10
Points in the paint	28	30
Fouls	24	19
Largest lead	0	17
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	96

How the scoring went

2nd Half32-46Thomas Haugh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half32-47Thomas Haugh makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half32-49Isaiah Brown makes layup (Xaivian Lee assists)
2nd Half34-49Malachi Moreno makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half36-49Denzel Aberdeen makes 0-foot dunk (Kam Williams assists)
2nd Half36-50Alex Condon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-50Malachi Moreno makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-50Malachi Moreno makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-51Isaiah Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-52Isaiah Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-53Thomas Haugh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-54Thomas Haugh makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-54Andrija Jelavic makes layup (Denzel Aberdeen assists)
2nd Half43-54Collin Chandler makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half43-55Alex Condon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-56Alex Condon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-56Brandon Garrison makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-56Otega Oweh makes 2-foot dunk (Trent Noah assists)
2nd Half46-57Urban Klavzar makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-58Urban Klavzar makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-59Xaivian Lee makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-60Thomas Haugh makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-60Denzel Aberdeen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-60Brandon Garrison makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-62Rueben Chinyelu makes 8-foot hook shot
2nd Half51-62Denzel Aberdeen makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half52-62Collin Chandler makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half53-62Collin Chandler makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half54-62Collin Chandler makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half55-62Denzel Aberdeen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-62Denzel Aberdeen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-63Thomas Haugh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-64Thomas Haugh makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-64Denzel Aberdeen makes driving layup
2nd Half58-66Thomas Haugh makes 16-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half61-66Denzel Aberdeen makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half61-69Xaivian Lee makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half61-70Xaivian Lee makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-70Jasper Johnson makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half63-71Xaivian Lee makes free throw 1 of 2