A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the Arkansas Razorbacks (10-3, 1-0 SEC) when they clash against the Florida Gators (8-5, 0-1 SEC) at Bud Walton Arena. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, and can be seen on SEC Network.
Florida Gators at Arkansas Razorbacks ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Razorbacks lost a tough one against the Texas Longhorns, 73-71, while the Gators were blown out by the 17th-ranked Florida State Seminoles, 81-60.
Florida had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.7 vs. 25.0) while Arkansas had a better effective field goal percentage (0.475 vs. 0.388). Daniel Gafford had a good game for Arkansas, putting up 20 points and 12 rebounds. Florida, meanwhile, was lifted by Jalen Hudson, who recorded 11 points.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Razorbacks won the last matchup 80-72. Arkansas out-rebounded Florida. The Razorbacks had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 20) and total rebounds (43 vs. 28). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Gafford and Isaiah Joe have played at a high level over the last five games for Arkansas. Gafford has averaged 0 points, while Joe has put up 0 points a game during that span.
It will be a battle of contrasting paces as the fast-paced Razorbacks (ranked 29th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Gators (330th in possessions per game).
Florida at Arkansas Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – Florida, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida averages 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 79th in the NCAA. Arkansas ranks 233rd in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
- The Razorbacks rank 34th in steals per game (8.3) while the Gators rank 71st in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- Both of these teams are exceptional at blocking the ball. Arkansas is seventh in the country with 5.9 blocks per game while Florida is 37th with 4.6 blocks per game.
- The Gators rank 94th in rebounds allowed per game (34.0) while the Razorbacks rank 245th (39.8).
- Arkansas ranks 14th in assists per game (17.9) while Florida ranks 135th (13.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Gators’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.0, down from 10.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Razorbacks have scored an average of 78.6 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (4.1 below their season average).
