What channel is Kentucky vs Florida on today? UK basketball odds, game time, TV schedule

Posted by author January 4, 2025 Basketball

LEXINGTON — Kentucky basketball has had its way in the series with Florida recently. The Wildcats have won five of the past six meetings and 10 of the last 12 dating back to the 2018-19 season.

But the Gators tasted victory the last time the two teams squared off, earning a 94-91 victory in overtime at Rupp Arena on Jan. 31.

That was the final time John Calipari faced Florida as UK’s coach. During his 15-season reign in Lexington, Calipari was 25-10 against the Gators.

Calipari’s successor, Mark Pope hopes to emulate that success against Florida. He’ll have his first crack at the Gators today. UK welcomes Florida to Rupp Arena in the SEC opener for both squads.

It also will be a tussle of ranked teams: The undefeated Gators (13-0) are No. 5 in the USA TODAY Coaches poll and No. 6 in the Associated Press top 25; the Wildcats (11-2) slot in at No. 10 in the AP poll and No. 11 in the coaches’ rankings.

Here’s what you need to know to follow today’s game from home:

UK and Florida are slated to tip off at 11 a.m. today at Rupp Arena.

Betting odds: Kentucky is a 2 ½-point favorite (-112) on DraftKings, which set the over/under at 164 ½ points (-110). The money line odds are Kentucky -155, Florida +130.

The contest between the Wildcats and Gators will air on ESPN. Dan Shulman (play-by-play) and Jay Bilas (analyst) will have the call.

Authenticated subscribers can access ESPN via TV-connected devices or by going to WatchESPN.com, the WatchESPN app or ESPN+.

You also can stream ESPN, which offers a free trial.

Tom Leach (play-by-play) and Jack Givens (analyst) will have the UK radio network call on 840 AM in Louisville and both 630 AM and 98.1 FM in Lexington.

You can also listen online via UKAthletics.com.

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Reach Kentucky men’s basketball and football reporter Ryan Black at rblack@gannett.com and follow him on X at @RyanABlack.