The basketball battles between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Florida Gators have been rather one-sided – Florida has won 12 of the past 13 – but bettors need to pay attention to where the game is played. The road team has gone an impressive 9-1-2 ATS in the last 12 games between Alabama and Florida. With both teams jockeying for position in a muddy SEC, the Tide and Gators will do battle in Gainesville Saturday.
- Florida is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games after losing as a favorite.
- Alabama is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games after a loss.
- Florida G Chris Chiozza is averaging 17.5 points while shooting 56.5% in the last 2 games.
Alabama’s team features the explosive, downhill scoring of freshman Collin Sexton – who sits third in the SEC in points per game. But for all the attention that Sexton gets, Dazon Ingram may be equally important for the Tide. Ingram is first on the team in minutes, second in rebounds and assists and third in points.
However, the Alabama guard-heavy lineup might be in for some difficulties against a Florida defense that has held backcourts in check. However, the Gators haven’t faced a team that is so dependent on this many guards since mid-December. Florida’s depth on offense makes them a difficult team to combat but the team as a whole struggled to consistency hit shots, shooting a mere 43.7%.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Alabama Crimson Tide before tip-off in this one found them as 8.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs Florida Gators Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Alabama Crimson Tide will look to cover the spread vs the Florida Gators on Saturday, as the Crimson Tide are 12-9 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Gators are 11-11 ATS. Alabama is 6-15 against the total, while Florida is 11-11 versus the total betting line.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 73-rated Florida Gators and the No. 127-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Florida's No. 46-ranked scoring average of 79.77 PPG, against a Alabama Crimson Tide defense rated No. 104 and allowing 70 PPG. The Florida Gators FG% has averaged 43.78% to date this season, less than the Alabama Crimson Tide shooters have managed so far (46.14% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Alabama got 23 points from Collin Sexton but lost anyway, 69-60, to Missouri on Wednesday at Coleman Coliseum.
Florida got 15 points from Chris Chiozza but lost anyway, 72-60, to Georgia on Tuesday at Stegeman Coliseum.
- Alabama is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
- Alabama is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Alabama's last 5 games
- Alabama is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
- Florida is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
- Florida is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
- Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Alabama at Mississippi State, Tuesday, February 6th
Florida at LSU, Wednesday, February 7th
