NCAAB: #16 Alabama vs Florida Odds, and Picks (Mar 5)
- Alabama came up short against Tennessee, losing at home by a score of 81-74.
- Florida lost on the road to South Carolina, 82-76, sliding to 20-9 on the season.
- These two teams last faced off on February 21, in a game that Alabama won 98-93.
Selection Sunday is just two weeks away! Let’s look at this SEC clash between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators. Both of these teams are locks to make the tournament, aiming to build momentum.
How to Watch
- ESPN
Preview
Alabama has lost two of their last three games, after being swept by Kentucky and Tennessee. Their 1-4 record against those two teams and Auburn is a bit concerning for the Crimson Tide, especially when added to an 0-4 record against tournament teams in non-conference play. Despite their lack of quality wins, the metrics love Alabama, and have them on pace to receive a 3 or 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Florida came up short in a competitive contest at South Carolina. They remained projected to receive a 7-seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, safely within the field of 68. The Gators have been building momentum lately, having now won 9 of their last 12 games. They’ll aim to improve their positioning for the SEC tournament, currently sitting in 6th place in the SEC. G Walter Clayton Jr. leads the way on offense.
Prediction
When these two teams last faced off a couple of weeks ago, the Crimson Tide won at home by five points. That bodes well for Florida’s chances of winning the rematch in Gainesville. It won’t be an easy task against an Alabama team that has scored 100 or more points in three of their last six games. Even so, I expect the Gators to put up an excellent fight at home. Ultimately, I’ll take Florida to win a nail-biter here.
NCAAB Picks:
- Florida 91, Alabama 89 (FLA +1.5)
