2011 College Basketball: Rider vs. Florida Picks & Predictions

Rider vs. Florida Free Pick

JACKSONVILLE, FL (The Spread) – Following its win over Arizona on Wednesday, No. 12 Florida looks to build some momentum when it takes on Rider at 7:00PM ET tonight.

ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed Florida as a 26-point favorite over Rider, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 155 points. The Broncs enter the game with a 1-8 record and are 0-2 at neutral sites, while the Gators are 6-2 overall and 1-0 at a neutral site.

LINE MOVEMENT: Florida opened as a 24.5-point favorite but the spread is up to 26 or 26.5 depending on what book you view. The over/under total, meanwhile, opened at 154 and is between 154.5 and 155 at most books.

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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 1,2000-plus wagers on tonight’s game, 83% of college basketball bettors currently favor Florida. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link “Public Betting” to check out the most updated public betting numbers.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL FREE PICK: Take Florida. According to latest college basketball trends, the Gators are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games following an ATS loss and 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall. They’re also 6-2 ATS in their last eight Friday games and 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win. The Broncs, meanwhile, are 0-6 against the spread in their last six games overall and 0-4 ATS in their last four non-conference games. They’re also 1-4 ATS in their lat five netural site games as an underdog and 5-17 ATS in their last 22 Friday games.

FRIDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL FREE PICK: FLORIDA GATORS -26

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