Florida (4-0) vs Florida A&M (0-3)
Game Info: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Stephen C. O'Connell Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Florida -35.5 / Florida A&M +35.5 — Over/Under: 155.5
The Florida A&M Rattlers are visiting the Florida Gators on Tuesday, November 19th at the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Florida A&M Rattlers vs Florida Gators Prediction.
Florida Gators Preview
The Florida Gators have a perfect 4-0 record this season and are coming off an 87-74 in Florida State. The Gators are 2-2 against the spread, and 2-2 in over/under while having a 2-0 home record.
Offensively, Florida is averaging 88 points per game, which ranks 55th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 80 points per game (318th). The Gators shoot with 50.6% from the field (53rd) and with 29% from beyond the arc (296th). The Gators shoot 74.3% from the free-throw line (108th) and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game (42nd).
Walter Clayton leads Florida in scoring this season, with an average of 18.8 points and a team-high 3.8 assists. Will Richard adds 13.8 points and 5.3 rebounds. Florida will play against Southern Illinois and Wake Forest following this one.
Florida A&M Rattlers Preview
The Florida A&M Rattlers have a 2-2 record this season and are coming off a 58-55 win in Maine. The Rattlers are 0-3 against the spread, and 2-1 in over/under while having a 0-2 road record.
Offensively, Florida A&M is averaging just 61.7 points per game, which ranks 346th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 97 points per game (364th). The Rattlers shoot with 36.1% from the field (349th), and with just 27.7% from beyond the arc (316th). The Rattlers shoot with just 65.6% from the free-throw line (278th) and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game (307th).
Sterling Young leads Florida A&M in scoring this season, with an average of 12 points, while Milton Matthews adds 8.3 points.
Why the Florida Gators will win
- Florida has won each of its last 14 games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Florida A&M has lost 21 of its last 22 road night games against non-conference opponents.
- Florida has won the first half in each of its last 13 games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
Total Points Facts
- Thirty-two of Florida’s last 36 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
- Twenty-six of Florida A&M’s last 30 road night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Florida ranks T25th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.0).
- Florida ranks T39th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (88.0).
- Florida A&M ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (97.0).
- Florida A&M ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (-35.3).
Florida A&M Rattlers vs Florida Gators Prediction
The Gators have won all six previous meetings against the Rattlers, going for 4-2 against the spread. In their most recent meeting last year, the Gators won 89-68 at home. In this Florida A&M Rattlers vs Florida Gators Prediction, Florida is coming as -35.5 home favorites, and rightfully so. The Gators boast an elite offense, ranking in the top 55 of the nation both offensively and in field goal percentage. On the other hand, Florida A&M has been terrible, as they are bottom-20 nationally both in offense, defense, and field goal percentage. The Rattler lose by an average of 35.3 points per game this season, and expect another blowout loss against the superior Gators. Take the Florida Gators and lay the points at home.