- Florida, Vanderbilt, Alabama and Arkansas are all favored in their SEC Tournament quarterfinal games on Friday.
- Tennessee is the only ranked team to not be favored, coming in as one-and-a-half point underdogs to Vanderbilt.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The SEC Tournament quarterfinals are set for Friday, kicking off at 1 PM EST with the Florida Gators facing the Kentucky Wildcats.
Here is a breakdown of each game and the best picks at sports betting sites for Friday’s slate.
Kentucky vs #4 Florida Game Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | +11.0 (-105) | +475 | O 159.0 (-110) |
| Florida | -11.0 (-115) | -700 | U 159.0 (-110) |
The best bet for this game at college basketball betting sites is for Kentucky to cover the lofty 11-point spread, which they covered in each of their first two meetings against Florida despite losing both games.
This will be Kentucky’s third consecutive day playing, which may seem like a disadvantage but could actually favor the Wildcats.
Florida has not played since defeating Kentucky six days ago on March 7 to finish the regular season. So far this season, the Gators have gone just 5-4 in games where they’ve had four or more days of rest.
Though Florida may ultimately win the game based on talent, expect a slow start from the Gators while Kentucky rides its momentum into this matchup.
#25 Tennessee vs #22 Vanderbilt Game Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | +1.5 (-120) | +105 | O 147.0 (-110) |
| Vanderbilt | -1.5 (EVEN) | -125 | U 147.0 (-110) |
These two in-state rivals split their regular season series one game apiece, with each game decided by four points.
Bettors should look for this game to go under the 147.0 point total at -110 odds.
The first matchup combined for 134 points, while the second game reached 168 points for an average of 151 points per game.
Rick Barnes and the Volunteers have allowed 69.2 points per game this season, just outside the top 50 nationally.
Trust the experienced coach and Tennessee’s defense to keep this matchup relatively low scoring.
Ole Miss vs #15 Alabama Game Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ole Miss | +11.5 (-110) | +500 | O 164.0 (-110) |
| Alabama | -11.5 (-110) | -750 | U 164.0 (-110) |
The opposite can be said for this matchup, which should be high scoring. The best bet is for the combined total to go over 164 points.
Alabama has the seventh most efficient offense in the country and plays at the fifth-fastest pace, averaging 92.1 points per game (the most in the nation) while allowing 83.6 points per game, ranking 352nd defensively.
Ole Miss is middle of the pack in scoring but ranks 205th nationally in points allowed at 75.5 per game.
There should be no shortage of offense with two struggling defenses on the floor.
Oklahoma vs #17 Arkansas Game Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | +6.5 (-105) | +240 | O 168.5 (-110) |
| Arkansas | -6.5 (-115) | -290 | U 168.5 (-110) |
The final pick of the night is Oklahoma to cover the 6.5-point spread, which they did in their only meeting with Arkansas this season, losing 83-79.
The Sooners have won their last six games entering Friday, including back-to-back double-digit wins in the SEC Tournament.
Since January 1st, Oklahoma has ranked 15th nationally in offensive efficiency and has averaged 82.8 points per game this season, the 29th-best mark in the country.
They are a perfect example of a team getting hot at the right time and should be able to make this one competitive.
