One of college football’s best rivalries resumes this week when the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators collide in the SEC on CBS game on Saturday at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. The series began either in 1904 (according to Georgia) or 1915 (according to Florida) and, with the exception of two years (1994-95), has been played in Jacksonville since 1933. Georgia leads the series either 53-44-2 or 52-44-2. This season the Bulldogs (7-0, 5-0 in SEC play) enter the game ranked No. 1 for the third straight week. Meanwhile the Gators (4-3, 2-3) have lost three of their last five games.
Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. ET. The Bulldogs are 14-point favorites in the latest Georgia vs. Florida odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 51. Before making any Florida vs. Georgia picks, be sure to see the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Over the past five-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated a stunning profit of almost $3,900 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It also enters Week 9 of the 2021 season on a 26-11 run on all top-rated college football side picks. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now the model has dialed in on Florida vs. Georgia and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see all of the model’s CFB picks. Now, here are the college football odds and trends for Georgia vs. Florida:
- Georgia vs. Florida spread: Bulldogs -14
- Georgia vs. Florida over-under: 51 points
- Georgia vs. Florida money line: Bulldogs -650, Gators +450
- UGA: Georgia leads the country in scoring defense (6.6 points allowed per game).
- FLA: Florida ranks fourth in the nation in rushing yards per game (254.3).
Featured Game | Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs
Why Georgia can cover
Georgia has an elite defense. Led by defensive lineman Jordan Davis, the Bulldogs lead the country in both total defense (208.3 yards allowed per game) and scoring defense (6.6 points allowed per game). The defense has given up just four touchdowns this season.
In addition, Georgia could have quarterback JT Daniels back for this game. A 6-foot-3 junior from Irvine, Calif., Daniels (lat strain) has not played since Sept. 26. Prior to the injury he had served as the team’s starting quarterback since Game 7 of last season. The Bulldogs are 7-0 in games in which he has started.
Why Florida can cover
Florida has one of the best rushing attacks in the country. Led by quarterback Emory Jones, the Gators average 254.3 rushing yards per game, which ranks second in the SEC and fourth in the country. Florida’s 1,780 rushing yards this season is the team’s most through seven games since 2009 (1,808) and second most dating back to 1990.
In addition, Zachary Carter is a pass-rushing threat. A 6-foot-4 senior from Tampa, Fla., Carter is tied for third in the SEC in sacks (six) and ranks fourth in the conference in tackles for loss (8.5). Earlier this season against Florida Atlantic he set a single-game career high with three sacks.
How to make Florida vs. Georgia picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning under on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 45 points. It also has an against-the-spread pick that cashes in almost 60 percent of simulations. Head to SportsLine to see that pick.
So who wins Georgia vs. Florida? And which side is covering almost 60 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is on a 26-11 run on top-rated picks, and find out.
