Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Florida A&M vs Florida NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Gainesville.
Florida A&M vs Florida Prediction
The Rattlers and Gators are set to face off at 7:00 ET on SEC. The Gators will host the game at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 157.5 points, and Florida is favored by -35 at home against Florida A&M.
Florida A&M vs. Florida Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Florida A&M Rattlers at Florida Gators
- Where: Gainesville at Exactech Arena
- Date: Tuesday, November 19th
- Betting Odds FL -35, FLAM +3400 | FL -15000 O/U 157.5
Rattlers Preview: Can Florida A&M Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
Florida A&M's season opener on Monday, November 11th, saw them fall 84-53 to Maryland on the road. The Rattlers entered the game as +32 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 40-21 at halftime, Florida A&M scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44. The game’s total points of 137 fell just under the O/U line of 141.
Rattlers Offense Breakdown
Florida A&M struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 53 points and shooting 39.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.1%, with a 28.6% mark from three-point range, hitting 6 of 21 attempts. The Rattlers also had a tough time at the free-throw line, connecting on just 41.2% of their shots, going 7 for 17.
Julian Reese led the way with 21 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Selton Miguel added 14 points, hitting 2 of 5 from beyond the arc, while Ja'Kobi Gillespie contributed 12 points, though he struggled from three, making just 2 of 7 attempts.
Rattlers Team Defense
Florida A&M's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 48% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 65% shooting on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, Florida A&M's defense held their opponent to 27% shooting, with 8 made threes on 29 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14 free throws for 66%.
Gators Preview: Will the Gators Defense Show Up at Home?
Florida improved to 2-0 on the season with an 87-74 road win over Florida State on Friday, November 15th. The Gators entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 161 went over the pre-game line of 158.
Florida took control early, leading 44-31 at halftime, and matched the Seminoles point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 43 points after the break.
Gators Offense Breakdown
Florida's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 52.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.7%. They were strong inside, hitting 66.7% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 35.7% from beyond the arc, making 10 threes.
Walter Clayton Jr. led the way with 25 points, shooting 53.3% overall and 40.0% from three. Jamir Watkins added 19 points despite missing all three of his three-point attempts, and Alijah Martin contributed 17 points, hitting 3 of 9 from deep.
Gators Team Defense
Florida's defense held their opponent to 74 points on 38% shooting from the field. The Gators allowed 27 made field goals on 70 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Florida gave up 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 21 times, where they made 13 free throws.
Rattlers vs Gators Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Florida A&M has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 61 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- Across the Gators last five home games, the team averaged 82 points per game while allowing 81. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Rattlers have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
- Florida has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.
Florida A&M vs Florida Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Florida A&M +35 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.