In a highly anticipated showdown, the No. 5 Florida Gators (25-4) will take on the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide (23-6) on Wednesday. The Crimson Tide are looking to bounce back from a loss to No. 4 Tennessee, while the Gators are riding a wave of momentum with seven wins in their last eight games. Both teams will be missing key players, with Grant Nelson questionable for Alabama and Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Derrion Reid, and Houston Mallette out. The game is set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET at Coleman Coliseum, with Alabama favored by 3.5 points according to the latest odds.
Senior guard Walter Clayton Jr. leads the way for Florida, averaging 16.9 points and 4 assists per game. Meanwhile, senior guard Alijah Martin contributes 14.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. For Alabama, senior guard Mark Sears is a prolific scorer, averaging 19.1 points and 5 assists per game. Sophomore guard Aden Holloway adds another dimension to the Crimson Tide’s offense with 12 points per game and sharpshooting from beyond the arc.
SportsLine’s model predicts a total of 166 points in the game and suggests a winning bet on one side of the spread in over 50% of simulations. Fans can catch the action on FuboTV and can follow SportsLine for expert picks and predictions. With both teams looking to make a statement in this top-10 clash, the stage is set for an intense and competitive matchup between Florida and Alabama.
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