Kentucky at Florida 2/22/23 - College Basketball Betting Picks and Odds
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Florida Gators
CBB: 7:00 PM EST
Feb. 22, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : KENT -2.5 ; O/U 140.5
The Kentucky Wildcats go back on the road Wednesday night to Gainesville, FL for an ACC matchup with the Florida Gators. Kentucky comes into Wednesday 9 games above .500 on a 2 game win streak after a 12 point victory against Tennessee over the weekend. Defensively Kentucky dominated the game allowing only 54 points on 37.3% shooting and forced eight turnovers in the win as well. Offensively Kentucky was the better team making 44.5% of their shots and knocked down 23 free throws to score 66 points including 39 in the first half.
Big man Oscar Tshiebwe leads the Kentucky offense averaging 15.8 points per game on 54.5% shooting goal with a team leading 13 rebounds as well. Antonio Reeves averages 13 points and Jacob Toppin chips in a third best 11.8 points per game as well. Sahvir Wheeler averages 7.7 points and a team leading 5.6 assists.
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The Florida Gators go back home Wednesday night one game above .500 following a 19 point blowout loss against Arkansas. Offensively Florida was terrible making only 37.3% of their shots and an abysmal 19% from beyond the arc two scored just 65 points in the game. Defensively Florida was obliterated as Arkansas scored 84 points after a 47 point second half on 57.6% shooting from the floor.
Colin Castleton leads the Florida offense this season averaging 16 points per game on 50% shooting along with the team leading 7.7 rebounds as well. Will Richard averages 10.3 points as the only other Florida player in double figures, while Kowacie Reeves is scoring 8.7 points per game as well. Kyle Lofton averages a team high 3.4 assists to go along with eight point eight points per game.
Recent Betting Trends:
Kentucky are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kentucky's last 7 games.
Kentucky are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games.
Florida are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games.
Free Betting Pick: Kentucky Wildcats -2.5
Kentucky comes into Wednesday night playing great basketball will continue to roll against a struggling Florida team. Kentucky has already beaten Florida once this year and will repeat that trend Wednesday night. Take Kentucky to use their strengths on both sides of the ball to overwhelm Florida leading to the road wind and cover. Final Score Prediction, Kentucky Wildcats win and cover 74-63.