The Florida Gators (12-6) and their great offense welcome the top-ranked Baylor Bears (16-1) and their tremendous defense. The game can be seen on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Baylor Bears at Florida Gators Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Gators lost a close one to the LSU Tigers, 84-82, while the Bears beat the Oklahoma Sooners, 61-57.
The Bears knocked down 11 of their 15 free throws (73.3 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 36.9). Florida, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.598 (above their season average of 0.505). Andrew Nembhard had a solid performance for Florida with 15 points and 10 assists. Meanwhile, Baylor rallied around Freddie Gillespie, who recorded 12 points and 15 rebounds.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the productive offense of Florida (60th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 108.8) takes on the elite defense of Baylor (eighth in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 86.9).
Baylor Bears vs. Florida Gators Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Baylor, ATS Winner – Baylor, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida ranks 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Baylor ranks 156th (5.2).
- The Bears rank 41st in steals per game (8.1) while the Gators rank 131st (6.2).
- Baylor averages 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 52nd in the country. Florida ranks 69th in rebounds allowed per game (33.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Gators have scored an average of 75.6 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
- The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, down from 14.2 for the season.
