The Ohio Bobcats sit in 1st place in the MAC and travel to Tampa to face the formidable Florida Gators. The Bobcats are familiar with formidable opponents, as they pushed the Michigan Wolverines to the limit earlier this season.
The Florida Gators sit in 1st place in the SEC, but their schedule has yet to toughen, so we are not quite sure what type of team the Gators are this season. Who will be victorious, the road Bobcats, or will the Gators make quick work of Ohio down in The Swamp?
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Ohio Bobcats vs. Florida Gators: Betting Odds
Forward Colin Castleton is the catalyst for the Florida Gators. Castleton leads the Gators in points, assists, and blocks, thus illustrating his importance to the team on both ends of the court.
Guard Will Richard is a player that you can trust in crunch time. The Gator leader scores 12 points per game but is one of the most efficient players in America. Richard shoots 58% from the floor and 94% from the stripe.
Trey Bonham provides balance for the Gators on both sides of the court, averaging a hair under ten points per game while leading the team in steals.
Kyle Lofton isn't much of a scorer for the Gators, but he keeps the offense flowing as he leads the team in assists.
The Florida Gators will have their hands full dealing with Ohio big man Dwight Wilson III. Wilson is a double-double machine, averaging 13 points and ten rebounds per game. He is the X-factor for the Bobcats. If he can have his way on the interior, the Bobcats can stay competitive in this game.
Forward AJ Clayon chips in with 9 points per night while leading the team in blocked shots.
Guard Jaylin Hunter is a player to watch. Hunter keeps the offense going smoothly, leading the team in assists while chipping in ten points per night.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Florida Gators: Match Details
Fixture: Ohio Bobcats vs. Florida Gators
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 14, 7:00 pm ET
Venue: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida
Ohio Bobcats vs. Florida Gators: Prediction
The Florida Gators look like SEC contenders this season, their lack of competition notwithstanding. The Bobcats could play spoiler, as they have some components to give the Gators trouble.
Florida is the more talented team, but the Bobcats keep this one closer than the experts think. Take Ohio, and take the points.
Final Prediction: Ohio Bobcats +13 (-110) O/U 143.5
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