The Florida Gators (11-7) visit TCU to play the Horned Frogs (14-4) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Florida Gators at TCU Horned Frogs ATS Prediction
The last time the Gators played, they beat the Texas A&M Aggies, 81-72. Florida’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Texas A&M. The Gators had a rate of 40.6 (above their season average of 31.0), while the Aggies posted a mark of 35.3. With 31 points on 10-for-16 shooting, KeVaughn Allen was the game’s leading scorer.
The Horned Frogs were victorious over the Texas Longhorns in their last matchup, 65-61. The Horned Frogs had a much better free throw rate (0.203 vs. 0.069) and held the Longhorns to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 29.7). With 15 points and 11 rebounds, TCU’s Kouat Noi played well.
Baskets could be hard to come by as a pair of the nation’s premier defenses battle. TCU ranks 33rd in defensive efficiency (94.4) and Florida is 25th (93.4).
Florida Gators at TCU Horned Frogs ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Florida, ATS Winner – TCU, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
TCU ranks eighth in assists per game (18.5) while Florida ranks 144th (13.4).
The Gators rank 38th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while the Horned Frogs rank 161st (22.2).
Florida ranks 36th in steals per game (7.9) while TCU ranks 77th (7.1).
The Horned Frogs rank 89th in rebounds per game (37.1) while the Gators rank 128th in rebounds allowed per game (34.4).
Florida averages 4.4 blocks per game, which is ranked 42nd in the nation. TCU ranks 73rd in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
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The Gators’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 7.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Horned Frogs have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (5.8 above their season average).
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