Florida hopes rallying from a 16-point deficit to beat Oklahoma State during the Big 12/SEC challenge last weekend will provide a wake-up call.
The Gators (13-8, 3-5) are headed back on the road to play Missouri after previously sleepwalking through road losses to Tennessee and Ole Miss.
The Tigers (8-12, 2-5) have lost three straight games but have shown themselves to be feisty at home.
Missouri only lost to No. 1 Auburn, 55-54, last week at Mizzou Arena.
Florida at Missouri Stats
Looking at the Gators stats
Florida is led by Collin Castleton, who averages 15.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game. Tyree Appleby leads the Gators with 3.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game.
Florida ranks second in the SEC in blocked shots, turning away 5.7 shots per game. The Gators also rank fourth in the conference in scoring defense and steals.
The Gators’ perimeter defense is important to winning games. Florida limits opponents to 26.9 percent shooting from beyond the arc when it wins. The Gators haven’t played well away from home this season, compiling a 1-4 record including an 0-3 mark against SEC foes.
Looking at the Tigers stats
Missouri, which is 6-4 at home, has shown to be difficult to beat in its home arena. Since the SEC play started, the Tigers have also become more dynamic from the perimeter. Betting stats show Missouri is making 32.7 percent from beyond the arc in SEC play, after shooting 24.7 percent during non-conference play.
Forward Kobe Brown leads Missouri by averaging 13.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. Jarron Coleman leads the Tigers by handing out 3.1 assists per game.
Missouri’s offense has been less than impressive this season. The Tigers score 66.2 points per game, which ranks 302nd in the nation in scoring offense.
Betting Trends for Florida at Missouri
- Missouri is 9-10 against the spread.
- Florida is 12-9 against the spread.
- The total is 10-10-1 in the Gators’ games.
- The Tigers have seen the total go under in 10 of their 19 games.
- Missouri has covered the spread in six of their last eight games.
Who to Bet Gators at Tigers
Top sportsbooks have Florida as a 5.5-point favorite. The over/under is set at 135.5 points.
Betting trends show that neither team has been consistent against the spread or with the total this season. When it comes to a betting prediction on this game, there are several items to consider.
Florida hasn’t played well on the road and will be dealing with a schedule change. The tip-off on this game was moved from 9 p.m. to 3 p.m. due to inclement weather being forecasted in Columbia.
The Gators may have been energized by a dramatic come-from-behind victory over Oklahoma State. However, Missouri is tough to play at home.
Florida should be able to come away with a victory, and the Gators are desperate for one but expect the Tigers to keep it close and cover the spread.
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