Long Beach State Beach vs. Florida Gators Free Prediction 12/28/19

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The Long Beach State Beach (4-10) and the Florida Gators (7-4) face off at Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The Beach will try to end an eight-game road losing streak. The game will air on SEC Network at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

Long Beach State Beach at Florida Gators ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Gators lost a close one to the Utah State Aggies, 65-62, while the Beach lost big to the Seattle Redhawks, 79-57.

Long Beach State did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (14-19; 73.7 percent) while Florida did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (18-22; 81.8 percent). Florida was lifted by Kerry Blackshear Jr., who had 22 points and 14 rebounds. Joshua Morgan, meanwhile played a key role for Long Beach State with 11 points.

From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Florida should have a considerable edge. The Gators defense ranks 47th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.448), while the Long Beach State offense is ranked 200th in effective field goal percentage (0.496).

Long Beach State Beach vs. Florida Gators Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Florida, ATS Winner – Long Beach State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Florida ranks 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Long Beach State ranks 176th (9.4).
  • The Gators rank 187th in assists per game (10.6) while the Beach rank 216th in assists allowed per game (17.3).
  • Florida blocks 3.7 opponent shots per game, which ranks 67th in the NCAA. Long Beach State ranks 86th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
  • The Gators rank 117th in rebounds per game (36.5) while the Beach rank 200th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
  • Florida ranks 190th in three pointers attempted per game (19.7) while Long Beach State ranks 243rd (17.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Beach’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.0, up from 10.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Gators have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (2.3 above their season average).