<p>The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament is here, and the first round in the South Region features the Prairie View A&amp;M Panthers taking on the Florida Gators. This game is set at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL, on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 9:25 PM ET. Fans can catch the action live on TNT.</p> <p>The Panthers, a 16-seed from the Southwestern Athletic Conference, finished their regular season with an 18-17 overall record and a 13-9 conference record. Meanwhile, the Gators, ranked #4 in the AP Poll, are the 1-seed representing the Southeastern Conference. Florida concluded their regular season with a strong 26-7 overall record and a 17-3 conference record.</p> <h2>Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Florida Gators Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: College Basketball</li><li>Teams: Prairie View A&amp;M Panthers vs Florida Gators</li><li>Venue: Amalie Arena, Tampa FL</li><li>Date: Friday, March 20, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Florida -33.5, Prairie View A&amp;M +33.5, Over/Under 155.5</li></ul> <h2>Prairie View A&M Panthers Team Preview</h2> <p>The Prairie View A&amp;M Panthers had a challenging regular season with an overall record of 18-17 and a conference record of 13-9. Their offensive stats show they averaged 78.9 points per game, ranking 122nd. They had a strong performance in free throws, making 19.5 per game, which was 12th in the nation.</p> <p>In the postseason, the Panthers improved in some areas, scoring 67.0 points per game. They had a high field goal percentage of 47.4, which was 6th. Their defense also stepped up, with 12.0 steals per game, ranking 18th.</p> <p>Key players include Dontae Horne, who averaged 20.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. Lance Williams contributed with 10.1 points and 3.2 rebounds. Cory Wells added 13.1 points and led the team with 7.1 rebounds per game.</p> <h2>Florida Gators Team Preview</h2> <p>The Florida Gators have had a strong season, holding an overall record of 26-7 and a conference record of 17-3. They are ranked #4 in the AP poll and are part of the Southeastern Conference. In recent games, they won against Kentucky both at home and away, but lost to Vanderbilt at home by 17 points.</p> <p>Offensively, the Gators score 86.8 points per game, placing them 15th overall. Their field goal percentage is 47.9%, and they make 17.8 free throws per game. However, their three-point shooting is not as strong, with a percentage of 30.8%, ranking them 382nd.</p> <p>Key players for the Gators include Thomas Haugh and Alex Condon. Haugh averages 17.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, while Condon adds 15 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. Reuben Chinyelu also contributes with 11.5 rebounds per game, helping the team rank 3rd in rebounds per game nationally.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Florida Gators are favored by 33.5 points against Prairie View A&amp;M. Florida scores 86.8 points per game, while Prairie View A&amp;M allows many points. The Gators' strong offense suggests they can cover the spread. Pick Florida -33.5.</p> <p>The over/under for the game is set at 155.5 points. Both teams score a lot, with Florida at 86.8 and Prairie View A&amp;M at 78.9 per game. Given their offensive stats, the total could go over. Pick over 155.5.</p>

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