Florida Gators vs. Tennessee Volunteers Free Prediction 02/09/19

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The top-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (21-1, 9-0 SEC) and their sensational offense host the Florida Gators (12-10, 4-5 SEC) and their exceptional defense. The game can be seen on ESPN at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

Florida Gators vs. Tennessee Volunteers ATS Odds

In their last game, the Volunteers were victorious over the Missouri Tigers, 72-60, while the Gators fell to the Auburn Tigers, 76-62.

Tennessee dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.283 (matching their season average) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.538 (below their season average of 0.572). Missouri put up marks of 0.092 and 0.415, respectively, for those same stats. Florida, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.567). Tennessee was lifted by Jordan Bone, who finished with 11 points and seven assists. Kevarrius Hayes, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Florida with 11 points.

In their first matchup this year, Grant Williams led the Volunteers to a 78-67 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 20 points. The Volunteers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Gators. Tennessee had a rate of 34.5, while Florida posted a mark of 25.7.

This showdown pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Tennessee ranks second in offensive efficiency and Florida is 46th in defensive efficiency.

Florida Gators at Tennessee Volunteers Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Tennessee, ATS Winner – Florida, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Florida ranks 53rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while Tennessee ranks 265th (18.6).
  • 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 NCAA. Florida ranks 56th in blocks allowed per game (2.8).
  • 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).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Gators have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (7.4 above their season average).
  • The Volunteers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.6, down from 18.4 for the season.