The Miami Hurricanes (4-1) square off against the Florida Gators (3-2) in the Charleston Classic at TD Arena. The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Florida Gators ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Gators defeated the Saint Joseph’s Hawks 70-62, while the Hurricanes beat the Missouri State Bears 74-70.
Miami played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.263 (above their season average of 0.138) and a turnover percentage of 12.2 (worse than their season average of 10.4). For those same stats, Missouri State was 0.154 and 18.5, respectively. The Gators, meanwhile, had a solid free throw rate of 0.273 (above their season average of 0.240) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.426). Keyontae Johnson played a pivotal role for Florida with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Dejan Vasiljevic had a good game for Miami, recording 25 points.
Florida should have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. Since the 2018-19 season, the Gators rank 43rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.473), while Miami is 186th in effective field goal percentage (0.507). Furthermore, the Hurricanes have committed the 36th-fewest errors in the nation (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while the pesky defense of the Gators has caused the 33rd-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.1 percent).
Miami Hurricanes vs. Florida Gators Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Miami, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Florida ranks 27th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while Miami ranks 219th (13.9).
- The Gators rank 153rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.7) while the Hurricanes rank 254th (36.9).
- Florida averages 23.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 110th in the NCAA. Miami ranks 210th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
