Saturday, November 22, 2014

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville

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On Saturday afternoon, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (9-2) will have their toughest test of the year when they visit the Florida Gators (5-4). Right now, Eastern Kentucky is in second place in the Ohio Valley Conference, while the Gators sit in third place in the SEC East.

Eastern Kentucky scored 36 second-half points in the second half of their game against Murray State to come back and win 43-36 at home. Their offense gained 683 total yards in that win and they converted 11 out of their 19 third down chances.

Eastern Kentucky has had an easy time scoring against their opponents this season, averaging 35.1 points per game. Running back Dy'Shawn Mobley has been their best player this season by rushing for 1,372 yards and 19 touchdowns. Wide receiver Devin Borders has 36 receptions for 501 yards and five scores.

Last Saturday, Florida had their two-game winning streak snapped when they were defeated by South Carolina 23-20 in overtime. Their defense was very good in that win, giving up just 301 yards.

The Gators are averaging 29.3 points per game this year and only giving up 22.9 points per game. Wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has a team-high 39 catches this season for 566 yards and five touchdowns. Junior running back Matt Jones has averaged 5.1 yards per carry this season for 761 yards and six touchdowns.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Trends

Eastern Kentucky Colonels are N/A Against the Spread

Eastern Kentucky Colonels are N/A against the Over/Under

Florida Gators Betting Trends

Florida Gators are 4-5-0 Against the Spread

Florida Gators are 7-2-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Eastern Kentucky Colonels

No injuries to report at this time

Florida Gators

11/16/14 DB Keanu Neal Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Eastern Kentucky
11/11/14 DL Leon Orr Dismissed out indefinitely
09/25/14 RB Mark Herndon Knee out for season
09/11/14 CB J.C. Jackson Shoulder out for season
09/07/14 TE Jake McGee Tibia out for season
09/04/14 LB Jeremi Powell Knee out indefinitely
08/18/14 DL Thomas Holley Hip out for season

Josh's Pick: Take Florida

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