The No. 20 Florida Gators (5-2, 3-2 SEC) and the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs (6-1, 4-1) meet Saturday in the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Let's analyze college football odds around the Florida vs. Georgia odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.
Florida snapped its 2-game losing streak with a 27-24 upset victory over the No. 11 Texas Longhorns Oct. 17. QB Tramell Jones Jr. threw for 155 yards and 2 TD while adding 41 rushing yards. RB Jadan Baugh chipped in 91 yards and a score. The Gators won outright as 13.5-point road underdogs while the Under (51.5) cashed.
Georgia suffered its first loss of the season Oct.
17, falling 27-24 to the Auburn Tigers in a stunning home upset. The Bulldogs committed 3 turnovers, including 2 INTs by QB Gunner Stockton, who threw for 272 yards and 2 TDs. RB Dwight Phillips Jr. added 68 rushing yards and a score. Georgia failed to cover as 19.5-point home favorites while the Over (50.5) cashed.
Georgia has dominated its longtime rivalry with Florida, leading the all-time series 58-44-2. The Bulldogs have won 5 straight against the Gators, including a 24-20 victory last season. Florida kept that matchup close enough to cover as a 7.5-point underdog while the Under (50.5) cashed.
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Florida at Georgia odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Florida +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Georgia -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Florida +11.5 (-112) | Georgia -11.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -110 | U: -108)
Florida at Georgia picks and predictions
Prediction
Georgia 27, Florida 20
Moneyline
PASS.
Georgia (-450) should come out on top, but there is no value in betting this moneyline, which is why I'll take my bet to the spread.
Against the spread
BET FLORIDA +11.5 (-112).
Florida enters Saturday's rivalry matchup against Georgia with momentum following a 27-24 road upset of Texas. The Gators could exploit a Bulldogs run defense that has struggled recently, allowing 192 rushing yards against Auburn and 161 against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Florida's Baugh leads the SEC with 13 rushing TDs and ranks third with 763 rushing yards. His ability to control the ground game could help Florida sustain drives and keep Georgia's offense on the sidelines. The Gators could also benefit from the expected return of WR Vernell Brown III, providing another offensive weapon.
Georgia is coming off its first loss of the season, and last year's meeting ended in a narrow 24-20 Bulldogs victory. With the rivalry moving to a neutral-site dome in Atlanta, Florida's rushing attack should help keep the game competitive.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 56.5 (-108).
Georgia allows just 15.9 points per game and should challenge Florida's injury-plagued offense. Gators quarterbacks Aaron Philo and Jones are both questionable, potentially limiting the passing game. Both teams rely on physical rushing attacks that keep the clock moving. With Georgia rested following its bye week, expect a defensive battle with limited possessions and fewer scoring opportunities.
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