La Salle Explorers vs. Florida Gators Betting Prediction

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The La Salle Explorers (0-2) will travel to the Stephen C. O’Connell Center to challenge the Florida Gators (1-1). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

La Salle Explorers vs. Florida Gators ATS Odds

In their last game, the Gators easily got past the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, 76-46, while the Explorers lost a tough one against the Lafayette Leopards, 77-76.

Florida played a nearly flawless contest. They had a turnover percentage of 10.9 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.536. Charleston Southern was 23.1 and 0.300, respectively, for those same stats. La Salle, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (8.9 vs. 21.2). Florida received a boost from KeVaughn Allen, who put up 14 points and five steals. Pookie Powell played well for La Salle, contributing 26 points and six rebounds.

Florida should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to last season, the Gators rank 91st in offensive efficiency, while the Explorers rank 216th in defensive efficiency.

La Salle Explorers at Florida Gators Odds Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – La Salle, ATS Winner – La Salle, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Florida ranks 27th in blocks per game (4.8) while La Salle ranks 196th (2.8).
  • The Gators rank 39th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Explorers rank 68th (12.0).
  • Florida is 40th in the NCAA with 19.5 three pointers allowed per game while La Salle is 47th with 19.7 three pointers allowed per game.
  • The Gators rank eighth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Explorers rank 153rd (6.2).
  • La Salle ranks 193rd in rebounds per game (34.8) while Florida ranks 261st in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).