The No. 16 Florida Gators host the LSU Tigers in NCAA action tonight.
The Gators have been an offensive powerhouse, and my LSU vs. Florida picks are backing leading scorer Thomas Haugh to light it up from long range.
Here are my best free college basketball picks for this SEC clash on Tuesday, January 20.
LSU vs Florida prediction
LSU vs Florida best bet: Thomas Haugh Over 1.5 threes (-120)
Florida sits 11th nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency, with forward Thomas Haugh leading the charge at 17.4 points per game.
While many of his teammates have struggled with their outside shot, Haugh has been Florida's most reliable perimeter shooter. He has knocked down more than 1.5 threes in eight of his last 11 games and is shooting 37.5% from deep over that span.
LSU has had major issues defending the perimeter and continues to get burned from downtown, ranking 297th nationally in opponent 3PT% (37.2%) since the start of December.
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LSU vs Florida same-game parlay
The Gators have topped 90 points in four straight matchups, including three wins over ranked opponents during that stretch. While Florida struggled with turnovers earlier in the season, those issues appear to be resolved, as the Gators rank 32nd nationally in turnover rate since the start of the new year.
With the Tigers sitting outside the top 300 in turnover rate, don’t expect them to pressure Florida’s ball-handlers into mistakes, which should help the Gators eclipse their team total.
With another offensive explosion expected from Thomas Haugh and Florida, the Over 3.5 assists for guard Boogie Fland is also appealing. Fland has recorded four or more dimes in five of his last six contests.
LSU vs Florida SGP
- Thomas Haugh Over 1.5 threes
- Florida team total Over 86.5
- Boogie Fland Over 3.5 assists
Our beyond the arc SGP: Mr. Glass
Rueben Chinyelu has pulled down double-digit rebounds in 12 of his last 16 starts, averaging 11.4 rpg over that span.
LSU guard Max Mackinnon has eclipsed 1.5 threes in 11 of his last 12 games and is shooting a sizzling 42.7% from the arc over that stretch. He should have success from downtown against Florida, which ranks 169th in opponent 3PT% (33.6%).
LSU vs Florida SGP
- Thomas Haugh Over 1.5 threes
- Florida team total Over 86.5
- Boogie Fland Over 3.5 assists
- Rueben Chinyelu Over 9.5 rebounds
- Mackinnon Over 1.5 threes
LSU vs Florida odds
- Spread: LSU +16 (-110) | Florida -16 (-110)
- Moneyline: LSU +950 | Florida -1700
- Over/Under: Over 157.5 (-110) | Under 157.5 (-110)
LSU vs Florida betting trend to know
The Gators are 4-0 SU and ATS in their last four games. Find more college basketball betting trends for LSU vs. Florida.
How to watch LSU vs Florida
| Location | Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville, FL |
| Date | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN2 |
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