Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Florida Gators (6-2) visit 24th-ranked Butler to take on the Bulldogs (8-0). The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Florida Gators vs. Butler Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Bulldogs defeated the Ole Miss Rebels 67-58, while the Gators beat the Marshall Thundering Herd 73-67.
Florida dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.293 (above their season average of 0.229) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 30.5). Marshall put up marks of 0.161 and 18.4, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Butler’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Ole Miss. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.234 (above their season average of 0.188), while the Rebels posted a mark of 0.127 (below their season average of 0.253). Butler was led by Kamar Baldwin, who finished with 31 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Keyontae Johnson had a good game for Florida, putting up 13 points and five rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last contest, the Gators won 77-43. Florida had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (51.9 vs. 13.5). Butler, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.163 vs. 0.125).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Butler ranks 312th in possessions per game (66.2) and Florida is 338th (64.8) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Florida Gators vs. Butler Bulldogs Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Butler, ATS Winner – Butler, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Florida ranks 93rd in blocks per game (3.8) while Butler ranks 252nd (2.0).
- The Gators rank 243rd in rebounds per game (34.0) while the Bulldogs rank 290th (32.2).
- The Bulldogs rank 146th in assists per game (13.4) while the Gators rank 241st (11.8).
- Butler ranks 48th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Florida ranks 118th (6.1).