Well, a 0-1 start to the season certainly wasn't on the to-do list for Todd Golden and the Florida men's basketball team, but here we are.
Now, after losing to the No. 13 Arizona Wildcats to start the season, the No. 3 Florida Gators are returning home and turning to their next matchup: the North Florida Ospreys.
While North Florida isn't a big-time opponent, it is absolutely a get-right game for Golden and the Gators. However, because it isn't a Power Conference matchup, the game won't be on any major networks.
So, how exactly can Gator fans tune in to see their team in action versus an in-state opponent?
How to watch Florida men's basketball vs. North Florida
- Date & Time: Thursday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville, FL
- TV/Streaming: SEC Network+
- Radio: Gators Sports Network
Yes, unfortunately, Florida fans will have to subscribe to the SEC Network+ if they don't already pay for a subscription to the ESPN add-on.
However, in a game where the Gators are favored by 41.5 points (according to FanDuel Sportsbook) and have a 99 percent chance to win (according to ESPN), why wouldn't you want to tune in to see such a dominant performance by your favorite team?
Odds for Florida vs. North Florida men's basketball
- Spread: 41.5 points, Florida
- Over/Under total: 168.5 points
FanDuel has Florida winning by at least 41 points, yet the point total is just 168.5 points. Simply put, oddsmakers are expecting this game to be a complete blowout in favor of the Gators.
After this matchup, the Gators are scheduled to continue their in-state matchups, with a game against the Florida State Seminoles on Tuesday, Nov. 11 (on the SEC Network), and one against the Miami Hurricanes on Sunday, Nov. 16 (on ESPN).