While most people will be focused on World Series betting and the World Series odds, since the Championship round of baseball is upon, there is no reason to neglect football. This Saturday, we will have an excellent slate of games and while the No. 2 team in the nation is idle while the Alabama Crimson Tide take their bye week, the No. 1 team in the land, the Florida Gators, will be in action.
It’s time to renew the rivalry between Florida and Georgia in what is called The World’s Biggest Outdoor Cocktail Party. The game will take place on a neutral site in Jacksonville, which may actually help Florida more than it helps the Georgia Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs are coming off of a bye week so two week’s preparation for their biggest rival could make a big difference. In most cases it would. But the Bulldogs are not their typical selves this year and this roster is not as talented as some of the previous ones that Mark Richt has had.
Let’s take a closer look at the matchup with a pick:
Florida Gators vs Georgia Bulldogs
Online Racebook odds: Florida -15
The Florida Gators have been cutting it close over the last couple of weeks. On one hand, many handicappers might suggest that they are over their close contests and now they will be able to mop the floor with their opponents once again. On the other hand, some bettors suggest that this is a downward trend and the team is heading towards a loss.
The Gators were favored by 24 points over Arkansas and needed a last-second field goal to win. They were also a similar favorite over Mississippi State and it wasn’t until late in the third quarter before they created some separation.
The Bulldogs do have some nice pieces, such as a fifth-year senior at quarterback in Joe Cox and stellar wideout A.J. Green, but they don’t have a complete squad to shutdown Florida’s offense or keep them off the board.
This is a mediocre Georgia team that is just 4-3 on the year and got blown out at Tennessee. That’s not a good sign as they head to face the No. 1 team in the land.
Look for Georgia to keep it tight to start but Florida will have a two-score lead the entire way.
Online betting pick: Florida -15
