Florida Gators (12-9) vs Tennessee Volunteers (18-3)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 7:00 pm (Stephen C. O'Connell Center)
Betting Odds: Florida Gators +5.5 -- Over/Under: 130.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Tennessee Volunteers will play the Florida Gators in a SEC game on Wednesday night at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, Florida.
Tennessee Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers are 18-3 (7-1) this season after they defeated Texas by a score of 82-71 in their last game. Tennessee shot 55.6% from the field and was +15 in rebounding margin in the win. The Tennessee Volunteers are averaging 74.4 points per game, 54.5 points against per game, 39.7 rebounds per game, and 17.6 assists per game. Santiago Vescovi has led the Volunteers this season with 12.2 points per game, 4.3 rebounds per game, and 3.1 assists per game. Tennessee is shooting 44.7% from the field, 73.1% on free throws, and 33.9% on three pointers this year.
Florida Preview
The Florida Gators are 12-9 (5-3) this season after they lost to Kansas State by a score of 64-50 in their last game. Florida shot 31% from the field and was -13 in rebounding margin in the loss. The Florida Gators are averaging 71.7 points per game, 65 points against per game, 36 rebounds per game, and 12.6 assists per game. Colin Castleton has led the Gators this season with 14.9 points per game, 7.6 rebounds per game, and 3.2 blocks per game. Florida is shooting 43.5% from the field, 73.9% on free throws, and 32.3% on three pointers this year.
Trends
Tennessee is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 Wednesday games. The over is 6-2 in Tennessee’s last 8 games. Florida is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games. The under is 11-2 in Florida’s last 13 games. The home team is 10-2 ATS in these two teams last 12 head to head meetings.
Pick
Tennessee comes into this game on a four game winning streak and is ranked #2 in the country, while Florida has won three of their last five games and will be at home for this matchup. Tennessee’s defense has been top notch this season, only allowing 54.5 points against per game. Florida has had some issues scoring consistently in recent games, so they may be in for a long day against the Volunteers defense. I like Tennessee on the road here.