Virginia Cavaliers vs Florida Gators NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cavaliers versus the Gators? Tip off is at at 7:15 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 132.5 points, and Florida is favored by -16.5 vs. Virginia.
VIRGINIA CAVALIERS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Virginia Cavaliers +16.5
This game will be played at Exactech Arena at 7:15 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.
WHY BET THE VIRGINIA CAVALIERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Gators.
- Even though we have Florida winning straight-up, we like Virginia at +16.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
No Pressure for Virginia as Away Dogs
Virginia Cavaliers Recent Game/Games
Virginia moved to 8-0 on the season with a dominant 67-41 win over Holy Cross on Friday. The Cavaliers, who were -15.5 favorites, covered the spread comfortably. The game’s total points of 108 fell well short of the O/U line of 126.5.
Virginia took control early, leading 34-21 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Holy Cross 33-20.
In their latest game, the Cavaliers put up 67 points, shooting 43.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They hit 36% from three, connecting on 9 of 25 attempts, and were solid from the line, making 10 of 12 free throws for 83.3%.
Virginia dished out 20 assists, with Dai Dai Ames and Max Green each scoring 16 points. Ames shot 66.7% overall and was perfect from deep, hitting 2 of 2, while Green knocked down 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.
Virginia’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 41 points, even though they shot 43% from the field. The Cavaliers allowed 24 made field goals on 55 attempts.
Inside the arc, Virginia’s defense gave up 15 two-pointers on 30 attempts (50%). From three-point range, they allowed 9 threes on 25 attempts (36%).
Will the Gators Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Florida improved to 8-0 on the season with a dominant 88-51 win over Wichita State on Friday. The Gators, who were -10 point favorites, easily covered the spread in the home victory.
Florida led 37-18 at halftime and poured in 51 points in the 2nd half while holding Wichita State to 33. The combined points of 139 fell short of the 155.5 O/U line.
Florida’s offense put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field and 42.4% from three-point range, hitting 14 of 33 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.8%, and they grabbed 20 offensive rebounds, with 20 assists as a team.
Walter Clayton Jr. led the Gators with 19 points, hitting 5 of 9 from beyond the arc. Alex Condon added 17 points, going 3 for 3 from deep, and Rueben Chinyelu contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 77.8% from the floor.
Despite giving up 51 points, Florida’s defense allowed the opposing team to shoot 44% from the field, with 35 made baskets on 78 attempts. Inside the arc, the Gators gave up 21 two-pointers on 45 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Florida’s defense allowed 14 made threes on 33 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 42%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line just 5 times, where they made 4 free throws, shooting 80%. Florida gave up 20 offensive rebounds in the game.