The Butler Bulldogs (4-1) take on the Florida Gators (3-2) in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort. The game starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
Florida Gators vs. Butler Bulldogs ATS Prediction
The Gators will be hoping for similar success after thoroughly outplaying the Stanford Cardinal in their last contest, 72-49. The Gators forced 20 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.6 (above their season average of 21.6). With 19 points on 7-for-12 shooting, Deaundrae Ballard was the top scorer from either team.
In the Bulldogs’ previous outing, they dismantled the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, 84-53. Butler launched 35 three pointers, making 16 of them (45.7 percent). Middle Tennessee, meanwhile, was 4-14 (28.6 percent). With 18 points and five rebounds, Kamar Baldwin played well for Butler.
Second-chance points could be hard to come by for Florida in this matchup. Since last season, the Gators rank 210th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.2 percent), while Butler ranks 42nd in defensive rebounding percentage (74.8 percent).
Florida Gators vs. Butler Bulldogs Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Butler ranks 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while Florida ranks 263rd (37.1).
The Gators rank 31st in blocks per game (4.7) while the Bulldogs rank 197th (2.9).
Florida ranks 47th in steals per game (7.4) while Butler ranks 125th (6.5).
The Gators rank 45th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while the Bulldogs rank 106th (20.9).
Florida ranks 40th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while Butler ranks 69th (12.1).
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