Florida is being priced too high. This isn't last season. The Gators already have sustained four more losses than last season. Billy Donovan has yet to settle on a set rotation. Chemistry and inexperience remain issues with the Gators, who will be starting a pair of freshmen and sophomores today.



Florida already has had 10 different starting lineups this season. No Florida player has started every game. The Gators not only lost five of their top eight scorers from last season, but have yet to show the chemistry and basketball savvy of last season.



LSU can take advantage of Florida's new faces. The Tigers have the inside game to keep things close and won't be intimidated playing at this tough venue. The Tigers have proven themselves away from Baton Rouge posting straight-up victories as a road underdog against Mississippi and West Virginia. The Tigers almost knocked off Missouri, too, on the road but lost in overtime.



The Tigers have the more settled roster and better chemistry right now. Maybe after this contest the oddsmaker finally will realize Florida isn't as good as they think.