On Wednesday, the Arkansas Razorbacks and Florida Gators will get together in Gainesville. The Arkansas Razorbacks are 22-7 on the season, and third in the SEC. The Razorbacks have won five straight games, and have won 6 out of 10 on the road. Arkansas is coming off a win on the road at Auburn.
The Florida Gators is the 12th ranked team in the nation. The Gators are 23-6 on the season, and 8-1 at home. The Gators are coming off a loss to Kentucky in their last game. Florida comes into this game as the favorite. The Florida Gators are -5.5 over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Wednesday night. Find the latest NCAA basketball betting lines here.
Here’s A Closer Look At The Razorbacks Vs Gators Free Picks, Odds & TV Info
When: Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Where: Stephen C. O’Connell Center, Gainesville, Florida
TV: ESPN2
Stream Option: Watch ESPN
Odds: Florida -5.5
Why Bet on Florida
The Florida Gators are having a terrific season. Many wondered how the Gators would fare this season, but the answer has been well. Florida is a very likely Top 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Before that, the Gators will play this game, and finish the regular season against the Vanderbilt Commodores over the weekend.
The top scorer for Florida this season has been KeVaughn Allen. The guard is scoring 14 points per game, for a team that is scoring 79.1 per game. Florida will be playing in the NCAA Tournament for the 20th time in school history. The Gators are seeking their 6th trip to the NCAA Final Four.
Why Bet on Arkansas
The Arkansas Razorbacks have won five in a row, and will be dancing in the NCAA Tournament. The Razorbacks are scoring 81 points per game, which ranks in the Top 30 in the nation. The top scorer for the Razorbacks this season has been Dusty Hannahs. The guard is scoring just under 15 points per game for Arkansas.
The defense for the Razorbacks has not been solid all season. But, recently, they have improved. Arkansas is allowing opponents to score 74.3 points per game. The Razorbacks last loss came against the Commodores of Vanderbilt, which was their second of back to back, as they also lost to Missouri. Arkansas is seeking their 31st NCAA Tournament trip.
Expert Pick & Score Prediction
The Florida Gators and Arkansas Razorbacks are going to play a pretty impressive basketball game. These two teams are contenders to win the SEC Tournament, and will compete with Kentucky. Both teams should also be heading to the NCAA Tournament. In this game, the home court advantage is what is going to make the biggest difference.
Look for a close game throughout the night. In the end though, Florida is going to knock down some shots, and certainly make shots at the free throw line. The final bet for this big SEC game on Wednesday night is the Florida Gators -5.5 over the Arkansas Razorbacks.
