The Florida Gators (4-3) clash against the West Virginia Mountaineers (5-2) at Madison Square Garden. The game can be seen on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Florida Gators ATS Prediction
In the Mountaineers’ last game, they blew out the Youngstown State Penguins, 106-72. The Mountaineers had a solid turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 17.4) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.615 (above their season average of 0.521). West Virginia was lifted by James Bolden, who had 15 points and five assists.
The Gators dismantled the North Florida Ospreys in their last game, 98-66. The Gators, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.3, had a fantastic mark of 48.4 and had a turnover percentage of 13.3 (better than their season average of 15.3). With 13 points, seven assists and five rebounds, Florida’s KeVaughn Allen played well.
Ball protection could play a significant role in this showdown. Since last season, Florida has committed the eighth-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 14.8 percent), while the pesky defense of West Virginia has forced the 13th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.8 percent). Furthermore, the Mountaineers, who rank seventh in offensive rebounding percentage (37.2 percent), will attempt to take advantage of the Gators, who rank 261st in defensive rebounding percentage (70.0 percent).
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Florida Gators Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
West Virginia ranks 40th in rebounds per game (38.5) while Florida ranks 245th in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
The Gators average 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 32nd in the country. The Mountaineers rank 201st in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Florida ranks 10th in steals allowed per game (4.5) while West Virginia ranks 117th (5.8).
The Gators rank 44th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Mountaineers rank 107th (12.6).
Florida ranks 50th in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while West Virginia ranks 102nd (20.9).
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