The Alabama Crimson Tide (7-5) will be at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center to go head-to-head with the Florida Gators (8-4) in a SEC matchup. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Florida Gators Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Gators dismantled the Long Beach State Beach 102-63, while the Crimson Tide beat the Richmond Spiders 90-78.
The Crimson Tide had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 42.5 (above their season average of 29.8) and held the Spiders to an effective field goal percentage of 0.435 (below their season average of 0.557). Meanwhile, Florida played a flawless game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 31.1) and a turnover percentage of 10.8 (better than their season average of 15.9). For those same stats, Long Beach State put up marks of 17.5 and 20.2, respectively. Noah Locke fueled Florida with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Alabama received a boost from Jaden Shackelford, who had 28 points and eight rebounds.
The Gators won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 71-53. The Gators’ 21.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Crimson Tide, who had a rate of 16.1. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
There’s a decent chance that Alabama struggles to create turnovers. Florida ranks 80th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.9 percent), while Alabama forces the 89th-fewest turnovers (18.4 percent). This contest should be a battle of opposite tempos. The up-tempo Crimson Tide rank sixth in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Gators rank 306th.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Florida Gators Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Florida, ATS Winner – Florida, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Alabama ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (30.2) while Florida ranks 185th (20.6).
- The Crimson Tide rank 47th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Gators rank 86th (3.6).
- Alabama averages 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 66th in the country. Florida ranks 88th in assists allowed per game (11.8).
- The Gators rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Crimson Tide rank 179th (9.3).
- Florida averages 37.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 94th in the country. Alabama ranks 211th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Crimson Tide’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.6, up from 5.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Gators have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (5.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
