Florida's Recent Stumbles Should Create Cause For Concern

Everything was gravy for the Florida Gators just a few weeks ago, but things have taken a major downtown since. The Gators will try to reverse their recent fortunes on Saturday when they face Cincinnati in the Never Forget Tribute Classic in Newark, New Jersey.

Sportsbook opened the Bearcats as 1.5-point road favorites with a total of 146.

Shark Bites
  • The Bearcats are 5-1 ATS in their last six Saturday games.
  • The UNDER is 5-0 in the Gators' last five games following a SU loss.
  • The UNDER is 4-0 in the Bearcats' last four neutral site games.

Florida led by as many as 13 points against Loyola-Chicago in their last time out by fell 65-59 in an absolute stunner. The Gators went 2-for-19 from beyond the arc in the setback, causing guard Jalen Hudson to state after the game “This is the lowest we can get. I don’t think we can get any lower than this.” The Gators have been outscored by 44 points in their last 90 minutes of game action.

The 17th-ranked Bearcats are looking for answers themselves after dropping a 13-point decision to rival Xavier in their first loss of the campaign. A loss to the Gators would surely knock Cincy out of the top-25 rankings. The Bearcats are fantastic on the glass, as the club is averaging 43.1 rebounds per game - 10th most in Division I.

Cincinnati has been a near lock to go UNDER totals of late. In the Bearcats’ last five games, the UNDER is 4-1.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Florida Gators betting line as 2.5-point underdogs in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Florida Gators Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Cincinnati Bearcats will look to cover the spread vs the Florida Gators on Saturday, as the Bearcats are 4-4 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Gators are 4-4 ATS. Cincinnati is 4-4 against the total, while Florida is 5-3 versus the total betting line.

This college basketball game matches up the No. 2 (Florida) and the No. 4 (Cincinnati) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Cincinnati got 23 points from Jacob Evans III but lost anyway, 89-76, to Xavier on Saturday at Cintas Center.

The Gators got 9 points from Jalen Hudson, but it was Loyola-Chicago that prevailed in a 65-59 final on Wednesday at Stephen O'Connell Center.

Betting Trends
  • Cincinnati is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
  • Florida is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Florida is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games

Next Betting Matchups

Cincinnati home to Mississippi State, Tuesday, December 12th
Florida at Clemson, Saturday, December 16th

The Bearcats are 5-1 ATS in their last six Saturday games. The UNDER is 5-0 in the Gators' last five games following a SU loss. The UNDER is 4-0 in the Bearcats' last four neutral site games.
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