Saturday, October 18, 2014

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville

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On Saturday afternoon, the Missouri Tigers (4-2) will take on the Florida Gators (3-2) in a game between two teams who are currently tied for third in the SEC East. Missouri was able to beat Florida 36-17 at home last season.

Missouri turned the ball over five times in their game against Georgia over the weekend and ended up getting blown out 34-0 at home. They rushed for just 50 yards in that game and they threw for only 97 yards.

So far this season, the Tigers have relied pretty heavily on their defense, which has only given up 22.8 points per game. Their top offensive contributor has been running back Russell Hansbrough, who has rushed for 450 yards and six touchdowns this season. Sophomore quarterback Maty Mauk has thrown for 1,207 yards with 14 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

On Saturday, Florida had their chances to beat LSU at home, but they came up just short in what ended up being a 30-27 loss. The Gators were just 2-for-12 on their third down opportunities in that game and they turned the ball over three times.

The Gators have been able to score 31.8 points per game this year while their defense has given up 22.2 points per game. Wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has caught 30 passes this year for 476 yards and four touchdowns. Running back Matt Jones has averaged five yards per carry and has 383 yards with three touchdowns.

Missouri Tigers Betting Trends

Missouri Tigers are 3-3-0 Against the Spread

Missouri Tigers are 2-4-0 against the Over/Under

Florida Gators Betting Trends

Florida Gators are 2-3-0 Against the Spread

Florida Gators are 4-1-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Missouri Tigers

10/13/14 RB Morgan Steward Hip is downgraded to expected to miss Saturday vs. Florida
10/12/14 WR Darius White Groin "?" Saturday vs. Florida
09/20/14 OL Anthony Gatti Knee out for season
08/02/14 WR Levi Copelin Suspension out for season

Florida Gators

10/13/14 OL D.J. Humphries Knee probable Saturday vs. Missouri
10/13/14 DL Leon Orr Knee "?" Saturday vs. Missouri
10/13/14 RB Matt Jones Ankle is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Missouri
10/13/14 DB Vernon Hargreaves, III Undisclosed is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Missouri
10/12/14 WR Latroy Pittman Undisclosed injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Missouri
10/12/14 QB Treon Harris Legal problems probable Saturday vs. Missouri
10/12/14 WR Valdez Showers Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Missouri
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

Tony's Pick: Take Florida

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