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Florida vs. Rutgers Free Pick

PISCATAWAY, NJ (The Spread) – Following a week off, No. 10 Florida returns to the hardwood tonight when it takes on a balanced Rutgers team at 7:00PM ET.

ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed Florida as an 11-point favorite over Rutgers for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 143 points. The Gators enter the day with a 10-2 overall record and are 0-2 on the road, while the Scarlet Knights are 7-5 overall and 6-2 at home.

LINE MOVEMENT: The Gators opened as a 10-point favorite but they’re now sitting at –11 at most sports books both offshore and in Las Vegas, although some places have Florida at –10.5. The over/under total opened at 140 and has shot up to 143 at most books.

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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 1,000-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 83% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Gators. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.

FREE PICK: Take Rutgers. According to latest college basketball trends, the Scarlet Knights are 0-8 against the spread in their last eight home games while the Gators are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games versus the Big East. But Florida hasn’t played in a week and there’s bound to be some rust. Rutgers features a balanced scoring attack as seven players are averaging six or more points a game. Thus, if one player is off, a teammate usually steps up. Look for the Scarlet Knights to keep things close as the Gators get their legs back.

THURSDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL FREE PICK: RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS +11