PREMIUM
3-Game NCAAB SWEEPER PASS
(NCAAB) Arkansas vs. Florida,
Total: 154.50 | -108.00 Under
Result: Loss
Total: 154.50 | -108.00 Under
Result: Loss
The set-up: The No. 12 Florida Gators (23-6 / 13-3 SEC) saw their nine-game winning streak end Saturday in Rupp Arena against the Wildcats and now get set host the 22-7 Arkanasa Razorbacks, who have won five in a row to up their SEC record to 11-5.
Arkansas: The Razorbacks' recent surge has solidified their NCAA at-large status but winning at Florida will not come easy, considering Arkansas has lost 11 straight in Gainesville dating to the 1994-95 season. Head coach Mike Anderson relishes the change in fortune and wasn't shy about pointing it out during Monday's media availability session."It's funny because two weeks ago, everybody and some of you guys in here and across the country had us in the cemetery," Anderson said. "They had us dead and I remember making a statement that all sickness is not death. They actually had us buried but as I said all sickness is not death." Guards Hannahs (14.7), Macon (13.7) and Barford (12.2) plus the 6-10 Kingsley (11.8 & 7.1) are the team's top players, as the Razorbacks average 81.0 PPG.
Florida. The Gators held Kentucky in check overall (Wildcats scored a modest 76 points) but they couldn't contain Malik Monk, who scored 33 points (30 in the second half). The Gators can match Arkansas' backcourt with starters Allen (14.0) and PG Hill (9.5 & 4.8 APG) plus Barry contributes 12.3 PPG off the bench. The 6-8 Devin Robinson (11.1 & 6.0) has had to pick up his production with John Egbunu (7.8 & 6.5) out for the season with a torn ACL in his left knee.
The pick: Florida allows just 66.2 PPG and only two teams have surpassed their season-average in points when playing Florida but I believe this over/under number is low enough to make the Over a 10* play in this one.
Arkansas: The Razorbacks' recent surge has solidified their NCAA at-large status but winning at Florida will not come easy, considering Arkansas has lost 11 straight in Gainesville dating to the 1994-95 season. Head coach Mike Anderson relishes the change in fortune and wasn't shy about pointing it out during Monday's media availability session."It's funny because two weeks ago, everybody and some of you guys in here and across the country had us in the cemetery," Anderson said. "They had us dead and I remember making a statement that all sickness is not death. They actually had us buried but as I said all sickness is not death." Guards Hannahs (14.7), Macon (13.7) and Barford (12.2) plus the 6-10 Kingsley (11.8 & 7.1) are the team's top players, as the Razorbacks average 81.0 PPG.
Florida. The Gators held Kentucky in check overall (Wildcats scored a modest 76 points) but they couldn't contain Malik Monk, who scored 33 points (30 in the second half). The Gators can match Arkansas' backcourt with starters Allen (14.0) and PG Hill (9.5 & 4.8 APG) plus Barry contributes 12.3 PPG off the bench. The 6-8 Devin Robinson (11.1 & 6.0) has had to pick up his production with John Egbunu (7.8 & 6.5) out for the season with a torn ACL in his left knee.
The pick: Florida allows just 66.2 PPG and only two teams have surpassed their season-average in points when playing Florida but I believe this over/under number is low enough to make the Over a 10* play in this one.
