The Florida Gators (17-11, 9-6 SEC) welcome the Georgia Bulldogs (10-18, 1-14 SEC) to Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The Gators have won five consecutive games, while the Bulldogs are on a nine-game skid. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019, and can be seen on SEC Network.
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Florida Gators ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Gators beat the Vanderbilt Commodores, 71-55, while the Bulldogs lost a close one to the Auburn Tigers, 78-75.
Florida played a nearly flawless game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.300 (above their season average of 0.208) and a turnover percentage of 13.6 (better than their season average of 15.6). For those same stats, Vanderbilt was 0.137 and 19.7, respectively. Georgia, meanwhile, did a great job of making free throws (12-16; 75.0 percent). Florida’s Jalen Hudson had a solid performance, contributing 17 points and five rebounds. Derek Ogbeide, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Georgia with 13 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, KeVaughn Allen led the Gators to a 62-52 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 13 points. Florida had a much better turnover percentage (12.6 vs. 28.0). Georgia, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.302 vs. 0.143).
When looking at effective field goal percentage, Florida should have a substantial edge. The Gators defense ranks 66th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.480), while the Georgia offense is ranked 172nd in effective field goal percentage (0.512). It could also be an error-filled game for the offense of the Bulldogs, which ranks 336th in ball security (turnover percentage of 22.7 percent). They’ll be going up against the top-notch defense of the Gators, which forces the 13th-most turnovers in the nation (23.5 percent).
Georgia at Florida Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Florida, ATS Winner – Florida, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Georgia ranks 26th in rebounds per game (39.1) while Florida ranks 205th (33.8).
- The Gators rank 36th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Bulldogs rank 97th (12.4).
- Florida ranks 63rd in blocks per game (3.9) while Georgia ranks 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Gators rank 56th in steals per game (7.4) while the Bulldogs rank 201st in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- Florida ranks 73rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while Georgia ranks 174th in three pointers allowed per game (23.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (4.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
- The Gators’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 5.6 for the season.
