Friday, January 1st, 2016

Citrus Bowl

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The Michigan Wolverines take on the Florida Gators on Friday, January 1st, 2016 in the Citrus Bowl. The opening line for this game has Michigan as 4 point favorites and the over/under was set at 42.5.

Michigan was led in passing last game by Jake Rudock, who finished with 263 yards through the air. He went 19 for 32 on the game, good for a 59% completion percentage. The Wolverines were led in rushing by Jabrill Peppers, who finished with 29 yards on 7 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 4 yards per carry. Jehu Chesson led the team in receiving with 8 receptions for 111 yards. He had an average of 14 yards per reception in the contest. As a team in that game Michigan got a total of 20 first downs by way of 3 rushing, 16 passing, and 1 by penalty. They ran 72 total plays for 364 yards for the game. The Wolverines ran for 57 yards on 25 attempts.

Florida was led in passing last game by Treon Harris, who finished with 165 yards through the air. He went 9 for 24 on the game, good for a 38% completion percentage. The Gators were led in rushing by Kelvin Taylor, who finished with 8 yards on 7 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 1 yards per carry. C.J. Worton led the team in receiving with 2 receptions for 46 yards. He had an average of 23 yards per reception in the contest. Florida got a total of 7 first downs by way of 1 rushing, 6 passing, and 0 by penalty. They ran 45 total plays for 180 yards for the game. The Gators ran for 15 yards on 21 attempts.

Michigan is scoring 30.6 points per game on offense this season. In the passing department, they are averaging 19.8 passes on 32 attempts for a 62 percent completion percentage this season. They throw for a total of 234.3 yards per game through the air as well. The Wolverines carry the ball for an average of 152.7 yards per game on 37.1 attempts for an average of 4.1 yards per carry this season. They also run 69.1 plays per contest and average 5.6 yards per play for an average of 387 yards per game. The Wolverines are averaging 19.8 first downs per game and they accumulate 62.3 penalty yards per game via 6.9 penalties.

Michigan gives up an average of 158.6 passing yards and 17.2 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow 14.3 completions per game on 29.7 attempts for a completion percentage of 48. The Wolverines allow 122.8 rushing yards per game on 34.2 carries for a 3.6 average per play. Michigan allows 281.3 total yards per game including 4.4 yards per play. They force 0.8 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 5.6 penalties for 50.2 yards per game.

Florida averages 24.5 points per game this season on offense. In the passing department, they complete 16.8 passes per game on 29.2 attempts for a 57.5 percent completion percentage. They are throwing for 210.9 yards through the air per game thus far. The Gators carry the ball for an average of 128.8 yards per game on 37.2 attempts for an average of 3.5 yards per carry. They also run 66.3 plays per game and average 5.1 yards per play for a total of 339.7 yards per game. The Gators get an average of 16.9 first downs per game and they average 51.6 penalty yards per game via 6.5 penalties.

Florida gives up 174.2 passing yards per outing and 16.5 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow an average of 16.2 completions on 30.2 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 53.4. The Gators allow 121.2 rushing yards per contest on 35.6 carries for a 3.4 average per rush. Florida allows 295.4 total yards per game for an average of 4.5 yards per play. They force 1.9 turnovers per contest and 5.1 penalties for 36.6 yards in each contest.

Michigan Betting Trends

Michigan is 7-5-0 against the over/under so far this season

Michigan has an ATS record of 6-6-0 this season

Florida Betting Trends

Florida is 5-8-0 against the over/under so far this season

Florida has an ATS record of 8-5-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

Michigan

12/06/15 WR Brian Cole Undisclosed "?" Friday vs. Florida
12/06/15 DT Bryan Mone Leg "?" Friday vs. Florida
12/06/15 RB Derrick Green Undisclosed "?" Friday vs. Florida
12/06/15 QB Jake Rudock Shoulder injured last game, probable Friday vs. Florida
11/19/15 DL Ryan Glasgow Pectoral out for season
11/12/15 DL Mario Ojemudia Achilles out for season
11/04/15 RB Wyatt Shallman Knee out indefinitely
10/11/15 TE Tyrone Wheatley Leg out indefinitely
09/11/15 OL Logan Tuley-Tillman Dismissed dismissed from team

Florida

12/06/15 OL Alex McCalister Foot "?" Friday vs. Michigan
10/19/15 K Jorge Powell Knee out indefinitely
10/14/15 DB Deiondre Porter Legal problems dismissed from team
10/12/15 QB Will Grier Suspension out for season

Guy's Pick: Take Michigan

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