The Florida Gators (2-2) go head-to-head against the Stanford Cardinal (2-2) in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 22, 2018.
Florida Gators vs. Stanford Cardinal Betting Prediction
In the Gators’ last game, they were topped by the Oklahoma Sooners, 65-60. Oklahoma’s 0.172 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Florida, who had a rate of 0.051. The Sooners’ mark was below their season average of 0.270, while the Gators’ was below their season average of 0.299. Dontay Bassett was Florida’s leading scorer with 14 points on 6-for-8 shooting.
The Cardinal lost to the No. 25 Wisconsin Badgers in their last game, 62-46. Wisconsin’s 0.435 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Stanford, who had a mark of 0.288. The Badgers’ mark was below their season average of 0.580, while the Cardinal’s was below their season average of 0.523. With 11 points on 2-for-12 shooting, KZ Okpala was Stanford’s high scorer.
Contrasting styles will be on display in this meeting. Stanford ranks 85th in possessions per game (71.5) while Florida is 243rd (68.6) since last season. Furthermore, the Gators rank ninth in turnover percentage (14.7 percent), while the Cardinal rank 322nd in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.2 percent).
Florida Gators vs. Stanford Cardinal Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Stanford, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Stanford averages 39.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 27th in the country. Florida ranks 271st in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
The Gators average 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 29th in the NCAA. The Cardinal rank 262nd in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
Florida ranks 76th in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while Stanford ranks 307th (18.0).
The Gators rank ninth in steals allowed per game (4.6) while the Cardinal rank 208th (6.6).
Florida ranks 42nd in assists allowed per game (11.4) while Stanford ranks 107th (12.6).
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