Alabama vs. Florida Odds
GAINESVILLE, FL (The Spread) – Two bitter SEC rivals collide in the CBS Game of the Week on Saturday with No. 12 Florida hosting No. 3 Alabama at 8PM ET.
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Both teams are 4-0 on the season and both have split the over/under total in four games. The Tide is 3-1-0 against the spread this season while Florida is 3-0-1. Alabama has won the last two games in this series and has won five of the last 7 against Florida.
Trends show that Alabama is 7-1-1 against the point spread odds in its last 9 games against Florida while the home team has covered in 5 of the last 6 games in this series. Alabama has hit the under in 17 of its last 24 SEC games.
Oddsmakers have made Alabama a road favorite in this game, giving the Tide odds of -3.5 points at Florida on Saturday. The over/under total has not been set for this game. (View Matchup)
Alabama is coming off a 38-14 win over Arkansas last week. On the season, the Crimson Tide defense ranks second in scoring, allowing just 8 points per game. On offense, Alabama has been balanced, averaging 225 passing yards and 230 rushing yards per game. That offense has allowed Alabama to post 38.5 points per contest. Trent Richardson has led the Crimson Tide on the season, rushing for 441 yards and eight touchdowns.
Florida improved to 4-0 on the season last week after beating Kentucky 48-10. The Gators are similar to Alabama in that their defense has been top notch. Florida is fourth in the country in defensive scoring, allowing just 9 points per game. On offense, Florida is scoring 40.3 points per game thanks to a rushing attack that ranks ninth nationally at 259 yards per game. Chris Rainey is leading the Gators, as he has 411 rushing yards and two scores while also catching 11 passes for 214 yards and two touchdowns.
In terms of Injuries, Alabama linebacker Chris Jordan is doubtful with an undisclosed injury while linebacker C.J. Mosley is questionable with an elbow injury. Florida quarterback John Brantley is listed as probable despite a rib injury while cornerback Jeremy Brown is out with a knee injury.
Currently over 3,800 Public Bets have been placed on this game and Alabama is getting 76% of the wagers with odds of -3.5 points against Florida on Sunday.
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