Merrimack College Warriors vs Florida Gators Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/23
Planning on watching today’s Warriors and Gators game? Catch the action at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL, as the Gators hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on SEC. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and the Gators are the home favorites against the Warriors in a non-conference matchup.
MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Merrimack College Warriors +21.5
This game will be played at Exactech Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 5th.
WHY BET THE MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 83-64 in favor of the Gators.
- Even though we have Florida winning straight-up, we like Merrimack College at +21.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Warriors Defense Show Up on the Road?
Merrimack College will be taking the court for their 10th game of the season. So far, they have a record of 4-5. Looking back at their last ten road games, Merrimack College has a 6-4 record, which includes last year. Entering today’s game, Merrimack College has a 7-1 record against the spread. Over their last five games, the team is 4-1 vs. the spread.
Through nine games, Merrimack College has an over/under record of 4-4-0 with their games averaging a combined 138.6 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Warriors’ over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 134 points per game.
The Merrimack College offense is coming off a game where they scored 74 points against Massachusetts-Lowell. They posted a field goal percentage of 40.7% and connected on 6 threes. Leading Merrimack College in scoring vs. Massachusetts-Lowell was Jordan Derkack with his 33 points. Devon Savage also added 12 points for the Warriors.
The Warriors’ defense is presently ranked 129th nationally, allowing an average of 70.6 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Massachusetts-Lowell, the River Hawks finished with a field goal percentage of 40% and a total of 68 points vs. Merrimack College.
Do the Gators Have What it Takes at Home?
Florida is entering their 8th game of the season with a 4-3 record. In their first three away games, the Gators went 1-3, while they went 3-0 in their home games. Regarding the spread, Florida has a current record of 2-5 this season. In their last five games, the team is 2-3 vs. the spread.
Up to this point, games involving Florida have had an average of 159.9 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 149.7 points. Their over/under record is 5-1-1. When looking at the Gators’ last three games, their over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 164 points per game.
Against Wake Forest, the Florida had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 84.1 points per game. They scored 71 points and posted a field goal percentage of 40% in the game. In terms of offense, the Gators have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 123rd in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 205th in percentage and 211st in three-pointers made.
So far, the Gators’ defense is ranked 195th in the country at 75.7 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Wake Forest, the Demon Deacons finished with a field goal percentage of 49% and a total of 82 points vs. Florida.