The Florida Gators (0-1) welcome the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (1-0) to Stephen C. O’Connell Center for their home opener. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Florida Gators Betting Prediction
The Buccaneers come in on a high note after dismantling the Columbia International Rams in their last matchup, 100-68. The Buccaneers had a much better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 30.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.125 vs. 0.063). Charleston Southern was led by Travis McConico, who was the game’s high scorer with 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting.
In the Gators’ previous matchup, they were blown out by the No. 17 Florida State Seminoles, 81-60. One of Florida State’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 34 free throw attempts, while Florida had 21. With 11 points, Jalen Hudson had a solid performance for Florida.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball protection could play a key role in this contest. Dating back to last season, Florida has committed the eighth-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 14.6 percent), while the gambling defense of Charleston Southern has forced the sixth-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.5 percent).
Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Florida Gators Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Florida ranks 39th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Charleston Southern ranks 257th (23.9).
The Buccaneers rank 83rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.3) while the Gators rank 262nd (37.3).
Florida ranks 46th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while Charleston Southern ranks 151st (13.3).
The Gators rank 27th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Buccaneers rank 127th (3.5).
Florida ranks eighth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while Charleston Southern ranks 105th (5.8).
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