Alabama Crimson Tide at Florida Gators Basketball Pick
Our NCAAM Alabama vs Florida prediction has the #15 Crimson Tide as the underdog at +1.5 (-110). The Gators are favored by 1.5 (-110). The best under for this contest is 51.0 (-110). If going with the over, you’ll want find your best bet being 149.5 (-110)
The Alabama Crimson Tide (10-3 Overall, 1-0 SEC) are 3-2 over their last five games. In their initial SEC matchup, the Tide beat the Tennessee Volunteers 73-68. The Florida Gators (9-3 Overall, 0-0 SEC) are also 3-2 for their last five games. This is the Gators’ first SEC game this season.
The teams will tip off on Wednesday Dec 5, 2022, at 7:00 pm ET. The game will be played on Florida’s home court, Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville, FL. It will be broadcast on ESPN2.
Crimson Tide at Gators Stats
Although Alabama is out scoring Florida 82.2-to-74.0 PPG and hitting field goals at the rate of 46.9%-to-43.0%, the Gators are much stingier in defense than the Tide. Florida is holding teams to 59.9 PPG while Alabama is allowing opponents 72.9 PPG. That gives the Gators an overall PF/PA advantage of +5.2 PPG. Our Alabama vs Florida prediction observes that the Crimson Tide is better in rebounds (41.1-37.3 PG), assists (14.9-13.1 PG) and three-point percentage (32.8%-31.2%). However, the Gators top Alabama in steals (9.9-6.7 PG), free throw percentage (72.8%-67.5%), blocks (5.7-4.9 PG), and free throws made (179-166). ‘Bama has tossed in 126 threes while Florida has recorded 93.
Alabama vs Florida Prediction - Players
The Crimson Tide features three double-digit scores in the backcourt, Jaden Shackelford (16.5 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 39.4 3PT%), Jahvon Quinerly (14.9 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 4.3 APG), and Keon Ellis (12.2 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 1.4 SPG). Also in the backcourt, JD Davison (8.4 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 4.4 APG) is connecting on 50.7 percent of his field goals. Forward Juwan Gary is hitting 54.4 percent of his shots, averaging 8.8 PPG and 4.9 RPG.
The top-five scores for the the Gators include three guards, Phlandrous Fleming Jr. (11.8 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 1.3 SPG), Tyree Appleby (10.0 PPG, 3.1 APG, 1.6 SPG), and Myreon Jones (9.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 1.6 SPG). Fleming is completing 37.8% of his threes. In front, Colin Castleton controls the paint, averaging 14.8 PPG, 9.3 RPG, and 2.5 BPG. He’s a 51.2 percent field goal shooter. Also at forward, Anthony Duruji offers solid play, completing 56.9 percent of his shots and 42.9 percent of his threes. Duruji is averaging 9.1 PPG and 4.2 RPG.
Final Word NCAAM- Alabama vs Florida Prediction
In our Alabama vs Florida State prediction, we find that defense could be the turning point in this game. That gives the Gators an advantage. Additionally, we expect Florida will win the battle on the boards. Still, UF must shut down the ‘Bama three-point barrage. If the Gators are healthy, they’ve been down with COVID, they have a solid shot of winning. We’re going with Florida at -1.5 (-110). Plus, we like under 51.0 (-110).
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Summary - Alabama Crimson Tide at Florida Gators Pick - Jan 5 2022
Spread Pick - Florida Gators -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under - Under 51.0 (-110)
