Alabama (18-7) vs Florida (18-7)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Coleman Coliseum)
Betting Odds: Alabama -8.5 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Florida Gators are riding a 3-game winning streak. The Alabama Crimson Tide look for a win after winning 6 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Florida Gators vs Alabama Crimson Tide prediction.
Florida Gators Betting Preview
The Florida Gators beat Auburn, LSU, and Georgia during their streak. The Florida Gators are averaging 84.8 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 76.8 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Walter Clayton Jr. is averaging 16.4 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Zyon Pullin is averaging 15.5 points and 4 rebounds. Tyrese Samuel is the third double-digit scorer and Will Richard is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Florida Gators are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 69.3 percent from the free throw line. The Florida Gators are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.
Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview
The Alabama Crimson Tide are coming off wins over LSU and Texas A&M. The Alabama Crimson Tide are averaging 90.7 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 76.8 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Mark Sears is averaging 20.6 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Aaron Estrada is averaging 12.8 points and 4.1 assists. Grant Nelson is the third double-digit scorer and Rylan Griffen is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Alabama Crimson Tide are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Alabama Crimson Tide are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.1 rebounds per game. Alabama will face Kentucky and Ole Miss after this one.
Alabama Crimson Tide Team Facts
- Alabama has won each of its last 15 games against the Southeastern Conference at Coleman Coliseum.
- Twenty-five of Alabama's last 26 games against Conference opponents at Coleman Coliseum have produced a total of 175 or fewer points.
- Alabama has won the first half in each of its last eight games at Coleman Coliseum.
Florida Gators Team Facts
- Florida has lost eight of its last nine road games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Fifty of Florida's last 52 games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 172 or fewer points.
- Florida has lost the first half in each of its last four road games against AP-ranked opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Alabama ranks T1st among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (90.7).
- Alabama ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (124.9).
- Florida ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (44.2).
- Florida ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (66.3).
Florida Gators vs Alabama Crimson Tide prediction
The Alabama Crimson Tide have been the more explosive team, and they're at home where they're 12-1 SU, and they've won the last 3 meetings against Florida in comfortable fashion. However, this is a lot of points to give a good Florida team that has quality conference wins and won 3 times on the road. Florida has the offense to keep up with Bama and could make this game a hairy situation for the Tide. Give me the points. Line feels a tad bit disrespectful.
Randy’s Pick Florida Gators +8.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
