Saturday offers a matchup that epitomizes SEC tradition. Specifically, It’s known as the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. The neutral site of Jacksonville, FL, is split equally for tickets. Hence, Saturday’s annual matchup of the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs appointment Betting on College Football viewing. Improving Florida is fighting to find its way under second-year head coach Billy Napier. In comparison, Georgia seeks a national championship 3-peat. There is nothing more that Florida and its fans want than to derail the Bulldog Express. The late great Jimmy Buffet would love this game.
Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs Betting Information
Date and Time: | Saturday, October 28, 2023, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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Location: | TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville, FL |
TV Coverage: | CBS |
Florida Gators Team Overview
Last game, the Florida Gators won 41-39 against the South Carolina Gamecocks as 1-point road dogs. The game went over the offshore betting total of 50. Florida has a record of 5-2 straight up, 3-4 against the spread, and 3-3-1 over/under the total. Florida ranks 46th for total offense, 33rd for passing, 81st for rushing, and 66th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 17th overall, 21st against the pass, 43rd against the rush, and 36th for points allowed. Also, Florida ranks 64th for fewest turnovers lost and 132nd for takeaways.
Graham Mertz threw for a career-best 423 yards and three touchdowns. Including a final 21-yard strike to Ricky Pearsall with 47 seconds left. Hence, the Gators rallied from 10 points down in the fourth quarter to beat South Carolina. Pearsall had ten catches for 166 yards, including the game-winner.
Georgia Bulldogs Team Overview
Last game, the Georgia Bulldogs won 37-20 against the Vanderbilt Commodores 32.5-point x. The game went over the total of 55. Georgia has a record of 7-0 straight up, 2-5 against the spread, and 4-3 over/under the total. Georgia ranks 3rd for total offense, 5th for passing, 48th for rushing, and 7th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 6th overall, 9th against the pass, 11th against the rush, and 7th for points allowed. Also, Georgia ranks 72nd for fewest turnovers lost and 23rd for takeaways.
In sum, Carson Beck threw for 261 yards and a touchdown and ran for a score. Correlate that Georgia shook off an early kickoff to beat the Commodores. Georgia extended its school record and longest active FBS winning streak to 24 consecutive games. Also, UIGA tied the school record for consecutive SEC wins at 23, first set between 1980 and 1983. The Bulldogs have won 34 straight regular-season games.
Of great concern is that Brock Bowers hurt his left ankle midway through the second quarter. However, it did not matter. Georgia scored 27 straight points to take control. Bowers is out until late November at the best. To summarize, the Bulldogs held the ball for over 37 minutes, outgaining Vanderbilt 542-219. Daijun Edwards ran 20 times for 146 yards and a TD.
In turn, Georgia is worried about its preseason All-American tight end. Bowers hurt his left foot at the end of a 14-yard carry midway through the second quarter when tackled on the sideline. Subsequently, he got up, limping heavily before reaching both knees and punching the turf.
Florida vs. Georgia SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Florida will get an inflated Betting on College Football price. Georgia has become too public and is struggling to hold its value.
Florida vs. Georgia SBG Best Bet: Georgia Bulldogs.