Georgia vs Florida Prediction
Georgia comes into this matchup after a tough loss to Auburn in their last game, but they did have a bye last week. The Bulldogs are ranked #3 in the nation and they have allowed 17 points or fewer in four of their last five games. Florida has lost two of their last three games, but just upset Texas in their last game. The Gators have been very inconsistent this season and their starting QB is an unknown, so give me Georgia to bounce back at home.
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs are 6-1 (4-1) this season after they lost to Auburn by a score of 27-24 in their last game. Georgia trailed 17-14 at halftime, but they were tied 24-24 in the fourth, before allowing a field goal as time expired for the loss. The Bulldogs out gained Auburn by a total of 440-366, went 6-12 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 3-0 in the game. Gunner Stockton threw for 272 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Craig Dandridge caught four passes for 88 yards. Dwight Phillips Jr rushed 10 times for 68 yards and one score in the loss.
Prior to that game, Georgia defeated Alabama by a score of 20-17 and Vanderbilt by a score of 38-14. The Bulldogs have scored 43.0 points per game with 272.1 passing yards and 197.7 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 15.9 points against per game this season. Gunner Stockton has thrown for 1,570 yards with 16 touchdowns and four interceptions this season, while Dwight Phillips Jr has rushed 47 times for 348 yards and two scores.
Florida Gators Betting Preview
The Florida Gators are 5-2 (3-2) this year after they defeated Texas by a score of 27-24 in their last game. Florida trailed 17-10 at halftime, but they scored the first 17 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Gators out gained Texas by a total of 313-278, went 8-19 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Tramell Jones Jr threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns, while Eric Singleton Jr caught six passes for 32 yards. Jadan Baugh rushed 25 times for 91 yards and one score in the win.
Prior to that game, Florida lost to South Carolina by a score of 38-19 and Missouri by a score of 45-17. The Gators have scored 39.6 points per game with 256.6 passing yards and 194.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 28.3 points against per game this season. Florida has not named their starting quarterback yet, so we will see either Aaron Philo or Tramell Jones Jr under center.
Why the Georgia Bulldogs will win
- Georgia has won 20 of its last 21 games in October.
- Florida has lost each of its last eight games against AP-ranked teams at neutral venues.
- Georgia has covered the spread in seven of its last eight October games as a favorite against AP-ranked teams.
- Florida has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as an underdog against top-5 AP-ranked teams.
- The team ranked 3rd in the AP Poll has won the first quarter in each of its last seven games.
- The favorite has won the first half in 12 of Georgia’s last 13 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgia’s last seven games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Florida’s last seven October games against top-5 AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Georgia Bulldogs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Gunner Stockton ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for passer rating (185.9) this season.
Florida Gators Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Jadan Baugh ranks 3rd amongst FBS players for rushing touchdowns (13) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 40+ points of any FBS team this season (2).
- Georgia ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (12.4).
- Florida has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 40+ points of any FBS team this season (2).
- Florida ranks T8th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (13.7).