Offense meets defense when the No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers (21-1, 9-0 SEC) welcome the Florida Gators (12-10, 4-5 SEC) to Thompson-Boling Arena. The game can be seen on ESPN at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Florida Gators vs. Tennessee Volunteers ATS Prediction
In the Gators’ last contest, they were defeated by the Auburn Tigers, 76-62. Auburn’s 13.5 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Florida, who had a rate of 23.5. The Tigers’ mark was better than their season average of 15.2, while the Gators’ was above their season average of 15.3. Kevarrius Hayes led Florida in scoring with 11 points on 3-for-4 shooting.
The Volunteers were victorious over the Missouri Tigers in their last outing, 72-60. The Volunteers made 15 of their 19 free throws (78.9 percent) and held the Tigers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.415 (below their season average of 0.511). With 11 points and seven assists, Jordan Bone had a good outing for Tennessee.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Grant Williams scored a game-high 20 points in the first game, in which the Volunteers defeated the Gators 78-67. He also put up nine rebounds. Tennessee had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.5 vs. 25.7). Florida, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (17-21; 81.0 percent).
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Tennessee (second in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 120.9) takes on the stingy defense of Florida (46th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 95.9).
Florida Gators at Tennessee Volunteers Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Tennessee, ATS Winner – Tennessee, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Florida ranks 53rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while Tennessee ranks 265th (18.6).
The Volunteers rank 47th in rebounds per game (38.4) while the Gators rank 210th (34.0).
Tennessee ranks first in assists per game (20.0) while Florida ranks 163rd (13.1).
The Gators rank 48th in steals per game (7.5) while the Volunteers rank 129th (6.1).
Tennessee blocks 5.9 opponent shots per game, which ranks third in the nation. Florida ranks 56th in blocks allowed per game (2.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Gators have been outscored by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Florida has defeated opponents by an average of 5.3 points.
During their last five games, the Volunteers have scored an average of 85.6 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (3.4 above their season average).
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