Florida Gators vs Alabama Crimson Tide 2/8/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Florida Gators will meet with the #3 Alabama Crimson Tide in NCAAB action in Coleman Coliseum, Alabama, on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 9:00 PM ET.
Florida has a record of 13-10 overall, but the Gators are not to be taken lightly.
In its last two matches, Florida defeated second-ranked Tennessee and lost to Kentucky by a razor-thin margin, indicating a potential comeback in the remaining weeks of the regular season.
The Gators trailed by 11 at halftime in the close loss against Kentucky, but they didn’t give up. Florida erupted for 45 points after the break after scoring just 22 in the first half.
Nevertheless, despite Colin Castleton’s 25 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks, the Gators never had the game’s lead.
Florida is 183rd in scoring with 71.3 points per game and is 253rd in field goal percentage (43.4%), including 32.4 percent from three (273rd).
It ranks 65th in free-throw percentage conversion, averages 33.0 rebounds per game, and has a -0.8 rebounding margin.
UF is ranked 238th in effective field goal percentage (49.5%) and 134th in schedule-adjusted offensive efficiency.
Castleton, a senior forward, is the Gators’ top scorer. He scores 15.6 points a game on 50% shooting, pulls down 7.7 rebounds, and blocks 3.1 shots.
- The total went UNDER in 12 of Florida’s last 15 matches.
- The Florida Gators are 6-3 SU in their last 9 matches.
- The Gators are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games with Alabama.
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Florida Gators vs Alabama Crimson Tide Predictions 2/8/2023
Since losing to Gonzaga on December 17, the Crimson Tide only suffered one defeat, a blowout loss to Oklahoma in the SEC-Big 12 matchup. Apart from that, Bama was faultless, easily disposing of its conference rivals.
It’s simple to understand why the Tide received the top seed in the NCAA Tournament with a combined 14-0 record in Quad 2, 3, and 4 matches and a 6-3 record in Quad 1 games.
Alabama ranks ninth in scoring with 83.1 points per game and shoots 44.2 percent from the field, including 34.8 percent from three (152nd).
It has a +7.5 rebounding advantage on average and converts 72.8 percent of its free throw attempts, ranking 141st overall.
The Tide ranks 77th in effective field goal percentage (52.5%) and 20th in modified offensive efficiency. Brandon Miller, a freshman forward, leads Alabama in scoring.
In addition to his 18.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game, he also shoots 45.2 percent from the field, including 44.2 percent from long distance. He’ll be one of the top picks in the upcoming NBA Draft class.
Other players to keep an eye on include rookie forward Noah Clowney (10.0 PPG and 8.3 RPG), junior guard Mark Sears (13.7 PPG), and freshman guard Jaden Bradley (7.7 PPG).
- The Alabama Crimson Tide is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 matches.
- The total went UNDER in 5 of Alabama’s previous 6 meetings.
- The Crimson Tide is 11-1 SU in their last 12 contests.
Florida Gators vs #3 Alabama Crimson Tide. The NCAAB pick for this game is the #3 Alabama Crimson Tide. Florida was a challenge for its opponents lately, but against Kentucky, it lost some of its momentum.
In a contest between two hot teams, the Wildcats defeated the Gators and never trailed.
It’s simple to understand why Alabama is among the top contenders for the top seed in the NCAA Tournament. They boast an outstanding offensive attack, a demoralizing defense, and Miller, a standout pro potential. They have the swagger to go in your face, are long, cause mistakes, press the pace, and force the ball.
On Wednesday, they will put the Gators, who are currently in the center of the SEC pack, in their proper place. The #3 Alabama Crimson Tide will win to a predicted score of 79-70
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Florida Gators vs Alabama Crimson Tide 2/8/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NCAAB Starting Time: 9:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Coleman Coliseum, Alabama
Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
TV: ESP2
NCAAB Odds: Florida Gators +8
NCAAB Totals: 148