Stetson Hatters vs Florida Gators NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

The Hatters and Gators are set to face off at 1:00 ET on SEC. The Gators will host the game at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 159.5 points, and Florida is favored by -37.5 at home against Stetson.

STETSON HATTERS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Stetson Hatters +37.5

This game will be played at Exactech Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.

WHY BET THE STETSON HATTERS:

• 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 Stetson at +37.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Do the Hatters Have a Shot at a Win at Gainesville?

Stetson’s season continued its rough start with a 99-53 loss to LSU on Tuesday, dropping them to 0-10. The Hatters were +23.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they failed to cover the spread.

Stetson found themselves down 47-10 at halftime but managed to score 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 52. The total points for the game went over the 150.5 line, finishing at 152.

Stetson’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 53 points on 30.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, and they hit 32% of their threes, going 8-for-25 from beyond the arc.

Mehki Ellison led the way with 23 points, shooting 50% overall and from three-point range (4/8). Cam Carter and Vyctorius Miller each added 16 points, with Miller hitting 4 of 6 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep.

Stetson’s defense struggled, giving up 99 points on 53% shooting. The Hatters allowed 35 made field goals on 65 attempts.

From three-point range, they gave up 14 threes on 31 attempts, a 45% clip. Stetson also sent the opposing team to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 83%.

Does Florida Have What it Takes at Home?

The Gators improved to 12-0 this season with a dominant 99-45 win over North Florida on Saturday. Playing at home, Florida entered the game as heavy favorites, laying 27 points, and they covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game were 144, well under the 174.5 O/U line.

Florida took control early, leading 54-17 at halftime. They added 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 28, maintaining their defensive intensity throughout the game.

Florida put up 99 points in their latest game, shooting 44.7% from the field and hitting 45% from beyond the arc (9/20). Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they connected on 81.5% of their free throws, going 22/27 from the line.

Will Richard led the way with 26 points in just 22 minutes, knocking down 6 of 8 threes and shooting 75% overall. The Gators also dominated the offensive glass with 26 rebounds, and Sam Alexis contributed 12 boards along with 14 points.

Despite giving up 45 points, Florida’s defense allowed the opponent to shoot 44% from the field, with 34 made baskets on 76 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition went 25/56, also hitting 44% of their two-point shots.

From three-point range, the opponent connected on 9 of 20 attempts, shooting 45%. Florida also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 22 free throws, an 81% success rate. The Gators gave up 26 offensive rebounds.