The Miami Hurricanes don't get to play against Florida that much, but they will meet in the third place game at the Advocare Invitational at Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This is a natural rivalry game, so expect this to be hotly contested and focused battle. Both of these teams have just one loss on the season, so it becomes a highly important game for each of these teams resumes come March. Miami has been a force on the defensive end allowing opponents to shoot just 35.8% on the season, while Florida's opponents shoot it at just 41.4% on the season. The defenses on both these squads appear to have a leg up, and with a game significant in many ways, defense should be the prevailing quality of this contest. The UNDER gets the play here.
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Who was the public on? 63% of the public bets were on Florida Gators on the -5.5 ATS. 70% of the public money was on Florida Gators to win on the moneyline. And, 55% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Florida would win by a score of 69.1 to 64.9 with Florida winning on the moneyline, Miami winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 57% of the public bets were on Florida Gators on the -1.5 ATS. 59% of the public money was on Florida Gators to win on the moneyline. And, 63% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Miami would win by a score of 70.6 to 70.0, Miami winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
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Miami vs. Florida
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 56% of the public bets were on Florida Gators on the +6 ATS. 67% of the public money was on Miami Hurricanes to win on the moneyline. And, 53% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Miami would win by a score of 74.9 to 69.4 with Miami winning on the moneyline, Florida winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
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Florida at Miami
In one of the best matchups of the night, Florida takes on Miami Florida as the Gators will try to slow down Jim Larranaga's offensive juggernaut. The Hurricanes are averaging 87.6 points per game and shooting 51.1 percent from the field. Miami is coming off an 88-60 win over Charlotte with a balanced offense that was led by Ja'Quan Newton with 14 points and Davon Reed with 12 points. Tonye Jekiri also grabbed 10 rebounds. The Hurricanes shot 53.7 percent from the field. Florida, meanwhile, won its third in a row 76-56 over Richmond last Tuesday which give the Gators ample time to prepare for this matchup. John Egbunu scored 17 points for the Gators with 14 rebounds. Egbunu, Dorian Finney-Smith and Devin Robinson combined for 40 boards. Miami won last year's matchup 69-67. However, we can't underestimate the Gators defense so play Miami on the moneyline.
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 54% of the public bets were on Florida Gators on the -8 ATS. 63% of the public money was on Florida Gators to win on the moneyline. And, 60% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Florida would win by a score of 69.2 to 59.7 with Florida winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.