The Florida Gators (10-2) face the Virginia Cavaliers (9-4) Monday in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium for an 8 p.m. ET (on ESPN). We analyze the Florida-Virginia odds and betting lines, while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.
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Florida vs. Virginia: Three things you need to know
1. Florida has one of the top-ranked defenses in the country, ranking ninth in yards allowed per game this season (299.0 YPG).
2. The Gators have lost just two of their last 16 games, winning three straight to finish the season.
3. The Over has hit in six of the last seven games when Virginia has faced an SEC opponent.
Florida vs. Virginia: Odds, betting lines and picks
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:50 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Florida 35, Virginia 14
Moneyline (ML)
The Gators (-625) open this contest as a monster moneyline favorite after losing just twice in the 2019 season. Their two losses came against No.1 LSU, and No. 5 ranked Georgia, but they were competitive in both games. Virginia (+420) is a big underdog in this contest, but there just isn’t enough value on either side. I’m taking the Florida moneyline here, but placing bigger bets against the spread.
Against the Spread (ATS)
FLORIDA (-14.5, -115) is more than a two-touchdown favorite over Virginia. The Gators have been solid this season as a favorite, covering in four consecutive games – they’re 8-4 ATS overall. On paper, these teams just don’t seem all that close. Expect Florida’s defense to stifle the Virginia offense and look for the Gators to make this an easy cover.
Over/Under (O/U)
The O/U is 54.5 (Over -115, Under -106), which feels just about right considering the two defenses. Florida allows 14.4 points per game, and it’s worth noting that the Under has hit in 15 of its last 20 games vs. the ACC. Expect Virginia’s offense to struggle in this game and for the UNDER 54.5 (-106) to hit.
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