Florida vs Merrimack Prediction Basketball Picks 12-5-23
Florida Gators (4-3) vs Merrimack Warriors (4-4)
2023-12-05 19:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Florida Gators -21.5 -- Over/Under: 147.5
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The Merrimack Warriors look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Florida Gators started the season 4-1 but are coming off two straight losses. Let’s preview this game and give out a Merrimack Warriors vs Florida Gators prediction.
Merrimack Warriors Betting Preview
The Merrimack Warriors snapped a 3-game losing streak on Saturday with a win over UMass Lowell. The Merrimack Warriors are averaging 71 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 70.6 points on 41 percent shooting. Jordan Derkack is averaging 17.8 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Adam Clark is averaging 12.2 points and 2.4 rebounds. Devon Savage is the third double-digit scorer and Samba Diallo is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Merrimack Warriors are shooting 26.5 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The Merrimack Warriors are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.
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Florida Gators Betting Preview
The Florida Gators are coming off losses to Baylor and Wake Forest. The Florida Gators are averaging 84.1 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 75.7 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Walter Clayton Jr. is averaging 15.6 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Riley Kugel is averaging 15.1 points and 4.3 rebounds. Tyrese Samuel is the third double-digit scorer and Zyon Pullin is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Florida Gators are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 66.1 percent from the free throw line. The Florida Gators are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.3 rebounds per game.
Merrimack vs Florida Prediction
The Florida Gators are big favorites for obvious reasons, but they haven’t been great defensively, and you have to question their motivation given their upcoming schedule. The Merrimack Warriors have been competitive despite recent losses, and they’re 6-2 ATS on the season. Florida isn’t defending the three ball and has games against Michigan and Kentucky soon. Give me the points.