The Florida Gators (1-1) take on the La Salle Explorers (0-2) at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
La Salle Explorers vs. Florida Gators Free Prediction
The Explorers are hoping for a better outcome after their 77-76 loss to the Lafayette Leopards in their last contest. Lafayette’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over La Salle. The Leopards had a rate of 35.5, while the Explorers posted a mark of 24.4. Pookie Powell was the game’s high scorer with 26 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
In Florida’s last game, they easily got past the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, 76-46. The Gators had a much better turnover percentage (10.9 vs. 23.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.536 vs. 0.300). KeVaughn Allen led Florida in scoring with 14 points on 6-for-11 shooting from the field.
Florida figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Gators rank 91st in offensive efficiency, while the Explorers rank 216th in defensive efficiency since the 2017-18 season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Florida ranks 27th in blocks per game (4.8) while La Salle ranks 196th (2.8).
The Gators rank eighth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Explorers rank 153rd (6.2).
La Salle ranks 193rd in rebounds per game (34.8) while Florida ranks 261st in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
The Gators rank 39th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Explorers rank 68th (12.0).
Florida allows the 40th-fewest three pointers per game (19.5) while La Salle ranks 47th (19.7).
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