The Florida Gators (13-11, 5-6 SEC) will be at Coleman Coliseum to square off against the Alabama Crimson Tide (15-9, 6-5 SEC) in a SEC matchup. The game will air on ESPNU at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Florida Gators at Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Odds
In their last game, the Crimson Tide lost big to the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 81-62, while the Gators defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores, 66-57.
Florida dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.8 (better than their season average of 15.6) and a free throw rate of 0.404 (above their season average of 0.189). Vanderbilt was 24.0 and 0.314, respectively, for those same stats. Alabama, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.551). Alabama was led by Donta Hall, who finished with 11 points and seven rebounds. Keyontae Johnson, meanwhile played a key role for Florida with 15 points and nine rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Gators won 73-52. Florida had a much better turnover percentage (8.5 vs. 17.7). Alabama, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.4 vs. 18.8). This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
The offensive glass should be a major advantage for Alabama in this showdown. The Crimson Tide rank 50th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.2 percent), while Florida ranks 312th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.2 percent).
Florida Gators at Alabama Crimson Tide Odds Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Florida, ATS Winner – Florida, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Florida ranks 47th in steals per game (7.7) while Alabama ranks 234th (4.4).
- The Crimson Tide rank 34th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while the Gators rank 92nd (21.1).
- Alabama is 39th in the nation with 11.3 assists allowed per game while Florida is 45th with 11.5 assists allowed per game.
- The Crimson Tide rank 43rd in rebounds per game (38.2) while the Gators rank 196th (34.2).
- Florida averages 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 43rd in the NCAA. Alabama ranks 160th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Crimson Tide have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (4.4 above their season average).
- The Gators have been outscored by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Florida has defeated opponents by an average of 4.8 points.
