The Florida Gators (5-3) meet the No. 10 Michigan State Spartans (7-2) at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Michigan State Spartans vs. Florida Gators Betting Prediction
In the Spartans’ last game, they were defeated by the No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks, 92-87. Kansas’ 11.6 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Michigan State, who had a rate of 19.5. Kenny Goins had a good performance for Michigan State, contributing 17 points and 11 rebounds.
The Gators were blown out by the No. 17 Florida State Seminoles in their last outing, 81-60. One of Florida State’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 34 trips to the line, while Florida went 21 times. With 11 points, Jalen Hudson had a solid performance for Florida.
Florida could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. Since last season, Florida ranks 13th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.9 percent), while Michigan State has forced the fifth-fewest turnovers (14.9 percent). Also, the Spartans rank 10th in offensive rebounding percentage (37.1 percent), while the Gators rank 260th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.9 percent).
Michigan State Spartans vs. Florida Gators Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Michigan State, ATS Winner – Michigan State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Michigan State averages 41.7 rebounds per game, which ranks ninth in the NCAA. Florida ranks 242nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
The Gators rank 42nd in steals per game (7.5) while the Spartans rank 262nd (4.4).
Michigan State ranks second in assists per game (19.3) while Florida ranks 165th (13.2).
The Spartans rank third in blocks per game (6.7) while the Gators rank 76th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
Florida averages 24.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 85th in the nation. Michigan State ranks 131st in three pointers allowed per game (21.5).
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