The Florida Gators (10-4, 2-0 SEC) visit Missouri to play the Tigers (11-3, 1-0 SEC) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 6, 2018.
Florida Gators vs. Missouri Tigers ATS Prediction
In the Gators’ last game, they topped the No. 11 Texas A&M Aggies, 83-66. Florida’s 9.8 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Texas A&M, who had a mark of 19.7. The Gators’ mark was better than their season average of 12.2. Florida received a boost from Egor Koulechov, who was the game’s high scorer with 19 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
The Tigers defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks in their last contest, 79-68. Missouri’s 0.612 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over South Carolina, who had a mark of 0.430. The Tigers’ mark was above their season average of 0.569, while the Gamecocks’ was below their season average of 0.485. With 19 points and seven rebounds, Jontay Porter put together a solid game for Missouri.
This battle figures to be a high-scoring affair as a pair of the nation’s best offenses square off. Missouri ranks 34th with 116.2 points per 100 possessions and Florida is 29th (116.6).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Chris Chiozza (16.2 points, 4.6 assists and 2.2 steals) has been stellar for the Gators while Jordan Barnett (18.6 points and 7.4 rebounds) has contributed greatly to the Tigers.
After the Gators won the lone game against the Tigers last season, 93-54, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Gators knocked down 22 of their 27 free throws (81.5 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.2 vs. 22.4).
Florida Gators at Missouri Tigers Betting Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Missouri, ATS Winner – Missouri, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Missouri ranks 17th in rebounds allowed per game (30.6) while Florida ranks 172nd (36.2).
The Gators rank 45th in steals per game (7.7) while the Tigers rank 129th (6.1).
Missouri ranks 16th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while Florida ranks 77th (12.1).
The Tigers rank 29th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Gators rank 71st in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
Florida averages 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 75th in the nation. Missouri ranks 108th in three pointers allowed per game (21.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Gators’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.2, down from 10.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 82.0 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (2.8 above their season average).
