Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Gators vs. Crimson Tide CBB Odds
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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Gators vs. Alabama
- (13-10) Florida Gators vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (20-3)
- Date: Wednesday, February 8th
- Time: 9:00 ET
- Venue: Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Gators +370 | Crimson Tide -500
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Florida +9.5 | Alabama -9.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 147.5
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Florida Gators
As they head into their 24th game of the season, Florida currently holds a 13-10 record. Out of 11 road games this season, the Gators have a record of 4-7.
Having been the underdog in 8 games, Florida has gone 2-6 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +9.5 underdogs on the spread.
Florida currently has a record of 6-4 in Southeastern action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 7-6.
Coming into the game, Colin Castleton is the team leader in scoring, averaging 15.6 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Castleton is grabbing 7.7 rebounds and adding 2.7 assists.
Florida’s second leading scorer is Will Richard, who has hit 47.1% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 10.3 points per game.
Gators Offense
Florida’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 70.8, which places them 212th in the NCAA.
This season, the Gators have taken 46.1% of their shots behind the three-point line, which is 88th% in the NCAA. Florida is averaging 8.0 made 3’s per game on a shooting percentage of 8.0% (215th).
In terms of pace, Florida is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 65.3 per contest, placing them just 593rd in college basketball.
Currently, Florida’s 33.5 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Gators are averaging 11.0 offensive boards per game.
Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama heads into their matchup vs Florida with a record of 20-3 and riding a 2 game win streak. Currently, Alabama has been the home team 13 times, sitting with a record of 12-1.
Getting ready to play for the 21 times as the favorite, the Crimson Tide have gone 18-3 in those matchups. Playing at home, Alabama comes into this game as -9.5 point favorites.
Alabama currently has a record of 10-0 in Southeastern action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 10-3.
Coming into the game, Brandon Miller is the team leader in scoring, averaging 18.8 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Miller is grabbing 8.2 rebounds and adding 2.0 assists.
Alabama’s second leading scorer is Mark Sears, who has hit 41.2% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 13.7 points per game.
Crimson Tide Key Stats
On offense, the Crimson Tide are one of the top units in the country at 80.0 points per game, placing them 15th in the NCAA. So far, Alabama has been more than willing to get up shots from outside, ranking 68th in the NCAA in percentage of shots behind the 3-point arc.
So far, the team has taken 47.96% of their shots from beyond the arc. For the season, the Crimson Tide are averaging 9.28 made 3’s per contest (88th).
In terms of pace, Alabama is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 72.0 per contest, placing them just 251st in college basketball.
Currently, the team is one of the better rebounding teams in the country, at 39.9 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 13.5 offensive boards per game.
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Florida vs. Alabama CBB Betting Trends
- First, Florida is 3-1-1 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Gators are 3-2 straight up in these matchups.
- Second, Florida is 5-4-1 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 6-4 SU.
- At this point, Gators are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 1-1-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Crimson Tide are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Florida Gators vs. Alabama Crimson Tide CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Alabama Crimson Tide -9.5
For today’s matchup between the Florida Gators and the Alabama Crimson Tide our analysis points to the best bet being to take Alabama to pick up the win and cover the spread as -9.5 point favorites.
Alabama will look to flex their muscles on the boards, as they are one of the top offensive rebounding teams in college basketball. Look for their strong inside play to play a key factor in the Crimson Tide covering at -9.5.
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