LSU vs Florida Odds, Spread and Predictions
- In the LSU vs Florida Odds, it’s the Gators who are 2.5-point home favorites over the Tigers in their SEC game on Saturday, October 15
- It’s just the third time since 2010 that Florida is favored over LSU
- The Tigers are 9-3 straight up in the past 12 games against the Gators
The LSU Tigers (4-2, 3-3 ATS) have proven to be a dominant force over the Florida Gators (4-2, 3-3 ATS) for several years now. However, oddsmakers are seeing that dominance coming to an end.
Florida is a 2.5-point home favorite over LSU in Saturday’s SEC game. It’s the second time in three years that the Gators have been favored over the Tigers. Prior to that, Florida went an entire decade facing LSU as an underdog in every game.
LSU vs Florida Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSU Tigers | +2.5 (-110) | O 52 (-110) | +118 |
| Florida Gators | -2.5 (-110) | U 52 (-110) | -140 |
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In the last 12 home games against LSU, Florida is 6-6 straight up and 8-4 against the spread. The last four Tigers vs Gators games have all gone over.
The kickoff for this game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is set for 7:00 pm ET on Saturday, October 15. The weather forecast is predicting clear skies, 8 mph wind and a temperature of 84 degrees. The broadcast of the game can be seen on ESPN.
LSU vs Florida Betting Trends
At moneyline odds of -140, the Gators are offering an implied probability of victory of 58.33% in the CFB odds. A successful $10 wager on Florida would be delivering a payout of just $17.10.
In terms of NCAA public betting trends, there’s a split in the wagering with spread plays. Spread wagering is showing 60% of handle going with the underdog Tigers, while 51% of bets are backing favored Florida. When it comes to the moneyline, the Gators are getting significant action. Florida is drawing 67% of handle and 58% of bets. It’s the over that the public is hitting the hardest on the total. There’s 73% of the public handle going with the over. As well, 76% of bets are also seeing the over as the play.
It’s been 1101 days since the last time Florida beat LSU
— Barstool LSU (@LSUBarstool) October 12, 2022
In NCAA future bets, the Gators are the +75000 in the National Championship odds. LSU is at +150000 to win the CFP. LSU is the +6000 sixth pick to capture the SEC title. The Gators are the 11th pick to take the SEC at +50000.
Daniels A Double Threat For Tigers
Arizona State transfer Jayden Daniels can beat teams with his arm or his legs. In last week’s loss to Tennessee, the LSU quarterback passed for 300 yards. He also rushed for a team-leading 38 yards. Daniels is 11th in the SEC in rushing, churning up 359 yards on the ground.
Jayden Daniels: 18 rushes of 10+ yards
Most among all college QBs🐯 pic.twitter.com/uGwDqprf9Z
— PFF College (@PFF_College) October 6, 2022
Turnovers are hampering LSU. The Tigers have lost six fumbles this season. On the other hand, the defense has recovered eight fumbles. LSU’s defense is #29 in the NCAA (328.5 YPG).
Gators Rely on Ground Game, Discipline
Florida QB Anthony Richardson has thrown for 1124 yards. However, Richardson has been picked off seven times this season against five TD passes.
Never seen a quarterback fluctuate between superhuman and horrific from game to game, drive to drive, play to play, like Anthony Richardson.
— Shawn Kopelakis (@shawn_kopelakis) October 8, 2022
The rushing game is key for the Gators. Florida is 19th in the NCAA with 213.0 yards per game on the ground. The Gators have rushed for 16 TDs.
Defensively, Florida can’t stop the run (110th in the nation, 186 YPG) and is the SEC’s worst third-down defense and 125th in the nation at .506. The Gators have recovered six fumbles in six games. Florida is #11 in the nation in fewest penalty yards (206).
LSU vs Florida Prediction
A 40-13 drubbing handed them by the Tennessee Volunteers brought to an end LSU’s four-game winning streak. This will be Florida’s third successive home game in the Swamp.
LSU vs Florida might be the most evenly matched game in Week 7
— Brendan Moore (@bmoorecfb) October 12, 2022
Each team’s defense is opportunistic. Both the Tigers and Gators have scored two defensive TDs.
Playing on their home field, look for Florida to come up with that one extra big play to secure the victory. Take the Gators to cover the 2.5-point spread at the Swamp.
Pick: Florida Gators -2.5 (-110).
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An industry veteran, Bob literally taught the course on the history of sports at Elder College. He has worked as a Sports Columnist for Postmedia, appeared as a guest on several radio stations, was the Vice President of the Society For International Hockey Research in Ontario, and written 25 books.
