Florida Gators vs. Oklahoma Sooners Free Prediction

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The Oklahoma Sooners (3-0) will be in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort when they take on the Florida Gators (2-1). The game will air on ESPN at 12 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.

Florida Gators vs. Oklahoma Sooners ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Sooners defeated the Wofford Terriers 75-64, while the Gators beat the La Salle Explorers 82-69.

Florida dominated every facet of the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.352 and a turnover percentage of 16.6. La Salle was 0.208 and 23.8, respectively, for those same stats. The Sooners, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.328 vs. 0.094) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.0 vs. 23.3). Brady Manek played a pivotal role for Oklahoma with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Florida was lifted by Kevarrius Hayes, who had 12 points and six rebounds.

This game should be a showdown of opposite tempos. Since last season, Oklahoma has preferred an up-and-down style of play (seventh in possessions per game), while Florida has been slower-paced (242nd in possessions per game). Moreover, the Gators rank ninth in turnover percentage (14.6 percent), while the Sooners rank 282nd in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.1 percent).

Florida Gators vs. Oklahoma Sooners Betting Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Oklahoma, ATS Winner – Florida, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Florida ranks 43rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Oklahoma ranks 304th (25.4).
  • The Gators rank 39th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Sooners rank 256th (14.6).
  • Florida ranks eighth in steals allowed per game (4.6) while Oklahoma ranks 206th (6.7).
  • The Sooners rank 21st in rebounds per game (39.2) while the Gators rank 258th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
  • Florida ranks 31st in blocks per game (4.7) while Oklahoma ranks 248th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).