Florida at LSU 10/12/19 - College Football Betting Picks & Odds
Florida Gators vs. LSU Tigers
CFB: 8:00 PM EST
Oct. 12, 2019
TV: ESPN
Latest Odds : LSU -13.5 Total 56
The 7th ranked Florida Gators hit the road for a tough SEC matchup as they travel to Baton Rouge, LA to take on the 5th ranked LSU Tigers. Florida comes into this matchup 6-0 sitting atop the SEC East. The Gators come into this game after a huge 24-13 win over Auburn who last week was ranked 7th. LSU comes into this matchup with a 5-0 record and a 1-0 record in conference play. The Tigers come into this week after a convincing 42-6 win over Utah State.
The Florida Gators offense is led by quarterback Kyle Trask, who seems to be settling in since taking over for injured Feleipe Franks. Trask has thrown for 881 yds while completing 72% of his pass attempts. He has thrown 7 TD’s and has been intercepted twice. The quarterbacks have done a nice job this season spreading the ball around, as 6 players have over 14 receptions. Tight end Kyle Pitts is leading the way with 25 receptions for 254 yds and 3 scores.
The Gators defensively has been a major reason why the Gators remain undefeated. The Gators are guided by linebacker Jonathan Greenard who has accumulated 26 tackles, 4 sacks, 1 interception, and has 1 forced fumble. David Reese II has totaled 49 tackles and he has 1 sack on the season. The Gators rank 8th in fewest points allowed at just 14.2 per game. The Gators as a whole have sacked opposing quarterbacks 26 times and have forced 12 interceptions.
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LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is off to a phenomenal start this season. Burrow has thrown for 1,864 yds and 22 TD’s on the season. He is completing almost 80% of his passes as he is 127/162 for 78%. He has only thrown 3 picks on the season. Justin Jefferson is the guy the Florida is going to have to watch closely. Jefferson has 30 receptions for 547 yds, while adding 7 TD’s. Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has added 5 scores, while rushing for 360 yds. LSU is averaging the most points per game in the nation at 52. The offense ranks 2nd with 561 yds per game this season.
The Tigers defensively are ranked 12th in the nation in allowing the fewest rushing yds per game. They are allowing 92 yds rushing per game. Opponents are averaging just over 4 yds per play which ranks 14th. The defense is led by linebacker Jacob Phillips, he has totaled 40 tackles on the season. Neil Farrell Jr. leads the defense with 2 sacks.
Recent Betting Trends:
Florida beat LSU last year 27-19.
The over is 4-1 when Florida is an away team since 2018.
Florida is 4-1 ATS vs ranked opponents since 2018.
LSU is 4-4 ATS vs ranked opponents since 2018.
Free Betting Pick: Florida Gators +13.5
While I understand how good the Tigers are offensively, I think the Florida Gators are getting over looked defensively. The Gators are one of the best defenses in the country right now and I think they keep this game in reach. I think LSU gets a late touchdown to provide some breathing room, but I think Florida covers the spread. Take the points with Florida. Final score prediction, LSU wins the game but Florida covers the spread 27-17.