The 18th-ranked Xavier Musketeers (6-0) will be in the Charleston Classic at TD Arena when they square off with the Florida Gators (4-2). The game can be seen on ESPN at 8:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
Florida Gators vs. Xavier Musketeers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Musketeers barely escaped the UConn Huskies 75-74, while the Gators dismantled the Miami (FL) Hurricanes 78-58.
Florida dominated every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.143 (below their season average of 0.246) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0 (below their season average of 31.6). Miami (FL) had marks of 0.091 and 20.0, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Xavier’s 0.447 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over UConn, who had a mark of 0.350. The Musketeers’ mark was below their season average of 0.471, while the Huskies’ was below their season average of 0.471. Xavier received a boost from Tyrique Jones, who contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds. Kerry Blackshear Jr., meanwhile had a solid performance for Florida, putting up 20 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Xavier offense. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Xavier ranks 253rd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.7 percent), while the pesky defense of Florida has forced the 33rd-most turnovers in the country (22.0 percent).
Florida Gators vs. Xavier Musketeers Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Xavier, ATS Winner – Xavier, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Florida ranks 75th in three pointers allowed per game (20.6) while Xavier ranks 259th (24.3).
- The Gators average 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 102nd in the NCAA. The Musketeers rank 194th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- Florida ranks 106th in blocks per game (3.7) while Xavier ranks 117th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- The Musketeers rank 81st in rebounds per game (37.4) while the Gators rank 250th (34.0).
- Florida ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while Xavier ranks 198th (13.5).
