The Florida Gators (17-12, 9-7 SEC) wrap up their home schedule at Stephen C. O’Connell Center against the 10th-ranked LSU Tigers (24-5, 14-2 SEC). The game will air on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
LSU Tigers vs. Florida Gators Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Gators fell to the Georgia Bulldogs, 61-55, while the Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide, 74-69.
LSU played a flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (below their season average of 37.1) and a turnover percentage of 12.7 (better than their season average of 15.7). Alabama was 26.1 and 14.9, respectively, for those same stats. Florida, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.7 (above their season average of 31.0). Jalen Hudson played well for Florida, finishing with 13 points. LSU received a boost from Skylar Mays, who put up 20 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, KeVaughn Allen led the Gators to an 82-77 win. He scored a game-high 21 points. Florida’s 0.546 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over LSU, who had a rate of 0.484.
The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for Florida in this battle. The Gators rank 93rd in offensive rebounding percentage (31.2 percent), while LSU ranks 287th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.2 percent). Also, the 29th-ranked offense of the Tigers (offensive efficiency of 113.4) will square off against the 43rd-ranked defense of the Gators (defensive efficiency of 96.4).
LSU at Florida ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – LSU, ATS Winner – LSU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- LSU ranks 34th in rebounds per game (38.5) while Florida ranks 230th (33.6).
- The Tigers rank 36th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Gators rank 70th (3.9).
- Florida is 31st in the country with 11.0 assists allowed per game while LSU is 47th with 11.4 assists allowed per game.
- The Gators average 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 76th in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 172nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
- Florida ranks 59th in steals per game (7.3) while LSU ranks 141st in steals allowed per game (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 8.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Gators have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
