The Florida Gators (1-0) travel to take on the South Florida Bulls (0-1) Saturday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Florida vs. South Florida odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.
The Gators, one of the favorites in the SEC, took down Florida Atlantic in their opener. Florida failed to cover the large spread in the 35-14 victory.
The Gators had two 100-yard rushers lead the way. QB Emory Jones threw 2 interceptions in a very underwhelming performance.
South Florida was absolutely crushed by NC State. The Bulls lost 45-0 as the Wolfpack covered the spread with ease. NC State had two 100-yard rushers, so it may be tough for South Florida to tame the Gators rushing attack.
Florida at South Florida odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Florida -4000 (bet $4,000 to win $100) | South Florida +1200 (bet $100 to win $1,200)
- Against the spread (ATS): Florida -28.5 (-103) | South Florida +28.5 (-117)
- Over/Under (O/U): 58.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Florida at South Florida odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Florida 38, South Florida 7
Money line
PASS on the money line as -4000 is far too steep of a price.
Against the spread
“LEAN” to FLORIDA -28.5 (-103) as South Florida just looked that bad against NC State. The Gators will be a far greater step up in terms of competition, so this really shouldn’t be close. Florida is ninth in the AFCA Coaches Poll, powered by USA TODAY Sports; NC State earned some top-25 votes but didn’t crack the rankings.
NC State played a flawed game and won 45-0. With Florida looking good in its opener, expect the Gators to come out on fire, scoring early and often against their in-state foe.
Over/Under
BET the UNDER 58.5 (-112) as Florida may take its foot off the gas late.
With the run a strong option, the Gators should run this clock down after getting up big early. Expect a low-scoring combined score in this one.
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