The Florida Gators will take on the FAMU Rattlers in an interconference matchup on Wednesday night.
The Gators are 4-3 for the season and currently sit in 12th spot in the Southeastern Conference, whereas the Rattlers are 1-4 for the season and currently sit in seventh spot in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. They defeated Albany State in their previous game by a score of 70–65. The Gators lost to the West Virginia Mountaineers and failed to cover the spread as the two-point favorites.
Florida vs FAMU Betting Odds
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Florida vs FAMU Match Details
Fixture: FAMU Rattlers at Florida Gators
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 30 at 8:00 PM ET
Venue: O'Connell Center, Gainesville, FL
Florida vs FAMU Key Stats
The Gators are 2-3 in their five previous games and have only managed to cover the spread once in those five contests. Against the Mountaineers, Kyle Lofton led the charge on offense all by himself, scoring 17 points while the rest of the roster was disappointing. Colin Castleton leads the charge for the Gators, as he is averaging 18.1 points, eight rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game this season.
The Gators are averaging 76.9 points per game on 44.7% shooting while giving up 72.6 points on 43.3% shooting. They have had their struggles in defense, but on offense they are still shooting 33.1% from beyond the arc and 73.6% from the free throw line, which needs some improvement as well.
The Rattlers are 1-4 in their last five games and have covered the spread in two of those games. Against Albany State, Jordan Chatman scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while Byron Smith scored 13 points and grabbed four rebounds in the win. Hantz Louis-Jeune has been their standout player on defense, as he is averaging 1.4 steals and one block per game.
The Rattlers are averaging 54.6 points on 36.7% shooting, while they are giving up 76.6 points on 46% shooting. They are struggling in both departments of the game. They are shooting just 23.7% from the three-point line and 64.6% from the free-throw line. Their average in grabbing rebounds on either side of the court has been really low this season.
Florida vs FAMU Betting Prediction
The Florida Gators are the stronger unit on paper, and they shall bring their offensive gameplay on the court to make easy work of the FAMU Rattlers tonight. Both the Rattlers and the Gators have hit the under four times in their last five games. Considering the Rattlers' poor offense, the Gators should win the tie and restrict their opponents to a low score. Bet on the under for this one.
Pick: Under 139.5 (-105)
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