As high as this total opened, it’s still not high enough. That might sound crazy, but this game is going to be an absolute shootout.
Alabama just put on an offensive clinic against Kentucky, a game that closed with a total of 178.5. That’s no surprise—the Crimson Tide lead the nation in scoring at 91.2 PPG and play at the fastest pace in the country, per KenPom. They don’t slow down for anyone, and I don’t see them stopping now against Florida.
The Gators may not be quite as high-powered, but they still average 84.5 PPG—good for top 10 in the nation—and they push the tempo as well. When these two teams faced off just a couple of weeks ago, they combined for 193 points, with Florida dropping 99 of those. That tells you all you need to know.
Florida is well-coached and can go bucket-for-bucket with Bama. This game should stay close, which means we’re looking at plenty of late scoring—free throws, quick possessions, and maybe even OT upside.
Yes, this total is massive, but I still don’t think it’s high enough. Both teams should hit the 90s, and that’s more than enough to cash this over.
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