Another day closer to Saturday’s rivalry and another sports publication booked their selection for a winner between the Florida Gators and Kentucky Wildcats.
The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel made his picks against the spread on Thursday and he says he’s taking the underdog Florida Gators in a tight contest. The spread is set at one point and Mandel is taking the Wildcats, who are the favorites at home.
“We have a good sense of Florida’s identity thanks to its Tennessee win, but Kentucky largely remains an unknown due to playing four cupcakes thus far, Mandel said. “(Kentucky) Quarterback Devin Leary has been inconsistent, but not to the point of mass concern. Florida will live and die with its rushing attack, and the Wildcats have been stout against the run so far.”
Mandel added a final score prediction with Kentucky winning by a touchdown, 24-17.
The Florida Gators and Kentucky Wildcats kick off at noon EDT on Saturday and the game will be broadcast on ESPN.
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