The Georgia Bulldogs (12-9, 2-6 SEC) will be at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center to challenge the Florida Gators (13-8, 5-3 SEC) in a SEC matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Georgia Bulldogs at Florida Gators ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Gators defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores 61-55, while the Bulldogs beat the Texas A&M Aggies 63-48.
Georgia dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.140 (below their season average of 0.232) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.7 (above their season average of 33.2). Texas A&M was 0.085 and 31.0, respectively, for those same stats. The Gators, on the other hand, forced 17 turnovers and held the Commodores to an effective field goal percentage of 0.444 (below their season average of 0.504). Florida was led by Keyontae Johnson, who recorded 20 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards fueled Georgia with 29 points and 15 rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent matchup, the Bulldogs won 61-55. Georgia had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.610 vs. 0.427). Florida, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.7 vs. 10.0). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Florida appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Gators currently rank 69th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs rank 228th in defensive efficiency. It will also be a matchup of opposite tempos as the up-and-down Bulldogs rank 45th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Gators rank 288th.
Georgia Bulldogs at Florida Gators Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Georgia, ATS Winner – Georgia, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Florida ranks 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Georgia ranks 138th (3.8).
- The Bulldogs rank 42nd in rebounds per game (39.0) while the Gators rank 128th (36.2).
- Florida ranks 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Georgia ranks 104th (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 8.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Georgia has defeated opponents by an average of 2.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Gators have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
