Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Gators vs. Wildcats CBB Odds
Looking for Florida Gators vs. Kentucky Wildcats NCAA basketball free picks & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Gators taking on the Wildcats on Saturday, February 12th, 2022 at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all college basketball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NCAA basketball predictions like this Gators-Wildcats matchup.
2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
(16-8) Florida Gators vs. Kentucky Wildcats (20-4)
Date: Saturday, February 12th, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM EST
Venue: Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center
CBB Moneyline Odds: Florida N/A| Kentucky N/A
CBB Betting ATS Odds: Florida +12.5 | Kentucky -12.5 (Bet Now!)
CBB Betting Total: N/A
SEC action tips on Saturday as the Florida Gators visit the Kentucky Wildcats. This contest is pivotal for Florida’s NCAA Tournament chances. Both teams enter with lengthy winning streaks.
Florida Gators
This is the make-or-break portion of Florida’s schedule. Currently, the Gators are the ‘first team out’ on bracketologist Joe Lunardi’s NCAA Tournament projections.
Florida’s ongoing four-game win streak required three late comebacks against average or poor competition. That is to say, none of UF’s recent victories are overly impressive to the postseason selectors.
The Gators fought last-placed SEC rival Georgia off 72-63 on Wednesday. Florida had UGA in several deep deficits, but could never quite keep their last-placed visitor under wraps. Unable to hold down struggling teams, the Gators have dropped three straight ATS.
A win over No. 5 Kentucky Saturday is absolutely needed to keep this UF group from falling into unescapable NIT territory.
The Gators average 104.9 points per 100 possessions and allow 94.2. Florida shoots 42/30/72% and limits opponents to 30% from deep. The Gators rank solidly among national steals and blocks leaders.
Florida’s biggest drawbacks include their high-volume, low-accuracy 3pt shooting, rebounding issues and lack of star power. The Gators are just 1-5 vs. quadrant one teams this year.
Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky has won five straight to continue rolling as a national power. The No. 5 Wildcats have become one of college basketball’s top overachievers following the storied program’s recent 9-16 campaign.
It just seems John Calipari has constructed the perfect lineup from salvage pieces. Former UGA point guard Sahvir Wheeler has become the nation’s top playmaker. Oscar Tshiebwe is the country’s best big man. Finally, Kellan Grady has taken his potent outside shooting to new heights in the bluegrass state.
No school has done more through the transfer portal recently than UK. All the team’s current standouts have far exceeded expectations.
That stated, the ‘Cats have split their last four outings ATS. Big wins over Kansas and super-spoiler Alabama were followed by mundane, successful performances against Vanderbilt and South Carolina.
Kentucky will need a motivated home performance on Saturday to Cover against desperate Florida.
The Wildcats average 114.2 points per 100 possessions and allow 90.5. UK shoots 49/35/72% while keeping opposing teams in check from the field, on the glass and at the rim.
CBB Betting Trends:
- Florida is 2-4 ATS on the road this season.
- Florida is 4-7 ATS this season vs. SEC teams.
- Kentucky is 4-1 ATS this season in day games.
- Kentucky is 3-1 ATS in its last four games vs. Florida.
Free Florida Gators vs. Kentucky Wildcats NCAAB Summary:
Florida will no doubt enter their Saturday afternoon showdown hungry vs. Kentucky. However, the Wildcats are a stylistic nightmare for the scrappy Gators.
Florida has difficulty connecting from distance. Kentucky is one of college basketball’s top perimeter-defensive outfits.
The Gators struggle on the glass. Oscar Tshiebwe leads the nation in rebounding. UF’s strong point is its ability to generate steals. Again, Kentucky counters that with Sahvir Wheeler’s excellent ball handling and decision-making.
I don’t think Florida has the offensive ammo to keep pace with an elite Kentucky Wildcats bunch from Rupp. Take Kentucky with the points this Saturday as they put Florida’s NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy.
4* Free CBB Betting Pick: Kentucky ATS
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