Florida Gators vs Pittsburgh Panthers Point Spread Picks

The Pittsburgh Panthers and the Florida Gators will play in the NIT Season Tip-off. The Panthers have coasted as a double-digit favorite in all four games on their way to 4-0. Pittsburgh is averaging 95.5 PPG and have put up some scary numbers. They are killing opponents off the glass with a rebound margin of 21.3 per game, and have turned the ball over just nine times a game. All four of their gmes have soared OVER the total. Florida is scoring 85.5ppg and all 4 of their games have eclipsed the total as well. I think this one os wide open with a pair of strong offensive teams. Make the play OVER the total.

A tough matchup for what has been a shaky Pittsburgh offense this season, now facing the dominant Florida defense. In the ACC tourney, Pitt got shut down by Virginia, scoring 48 points and shooting .367%, at just 3-of-14 from long range. Virginia held Pittsburgh to 11 points on 16% (4-of-25) shooting on field goal attempts outside 5 feet. The Panthers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 NCAA tournament games, plus 1-6 ATS in their last seven non-conference games. Florida has it all, a veteran team that plays suffocating defense. They topped Albany, so now Billy Donovan is 32-12 in NCAA play for his career. The Gators are 18-8 ATS in their last 26 NCAA tournament games, and 7-1 ATS against the ACC. Pitt has struggled badly against powerhouse defensive teams, scoring 43 against Cincinnati, 54 and 56 against Syracuse, and 45 and 48 against Virginia - losing all five. Grab the dominant defense and #1 team at this price. Play Florida.