No. 1 Florida Gators face Florida State Seminoles Tuesday night, favored by 9.5 points
The top-ranked Florida Gators travel to play Florida State on Tuesday, entering as 9.5‑point favorites in a rivalry that pits three NBA‑prospect frontcourt players against a Seminoles squad with six double‑digit scorers.
Key points
- Florida, ranked No. 1, is favored by 9.5 points in the Tuesday night game at Florida State.
- The Gators are unbeaten after wins over Miami and Jacksonville.
- Seminoles junior Sebastian Rancik leads their offense with 21.5 points per game.
- Florida's frontcourt includes NBA prospects Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon and Rueben Chinyelu.
The No. 1 team in the country is in action on Tuesday night as the Florida Gators play an in-state rivalry matchup with the Florida State Seminoles.
Florida began the season with a tough test against then-No. 14 Miami, winning by 10 points behind a 19-point game from Thomas Haugh.
The Gators then dominated Jacksonville (88-57) to remain undefeated.
The Gators are favored by 9.5 points on the road against a Florida State team that has been impressive early on in the 2026-27 season.
The Seminoles have six players averaging double figures – led by junior Sebastian Rancik (21.5 PPG) – and they have blown out both Florida A&M and Troy to open the 2026-27 campaign.
The matchup represents a massive step up in class against a Florida team that features three potential NBA prospects in the frontcourt in Haugh, Alex Condon and Rueben Chinyelu.
Your questions, answered
What is the point spread for the Florida vs. Florida State game?
Florida is favored by 9.5 points on the road.
Who leads the Florida State Seminoles in scoring this season?
Junior Sebastian Rancik averages 21.5 points per game.
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