Florida at South Carolina College Football Picks & Predictions 11/11/2017

Saturday, November 11, 2017

Williams-Brice Stadium

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Williams-Brice Stadium is the venue for the game between the Florida Gators and the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, November 11, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has South Carolina as 9 point favorites. The Gamecocks are 6-2-1 against the spread and their over/under mark is 3-6-0. The Gators are 2-6-0 ATS and their over/under record is 4-4-0.

Valuable Florida Gators Betting Trends

The Florida Gators are 4-4-0 against the over/under

The Florida Gators are 2-6-0 against the spread

Important South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Trends

The South Carolina Gamecocks are 3-6-0 against the over/under

The South Carolina Gamecocks are 6-2-1 against the spread

Key Florida Gators Injuries

11/04/17 DB Garrett Stephens Knee is "?"
11/04/17 DL Jachai Polite Shoulder is "?"
11/04/17 RB Lamical Perine Knee left last game, is "?
11/04/17 DB Nick Washington Shoulder is "?"
11/04/17 UT Kadarius Toney Shoulder is "?"
10/30/17 RB Malik Davis Knee is out for season
10/30/17 LB Kylan Johnson Hamstring is out for season
10/16/17 DL Jordan Sherit Hip is out for season
10/03/17 WR Antonio Callaway Suspension out indefinitely
10/01/17 RB Jordan Scarlett Suspension out indefinitely
10/01/17 DL Richard Desir-Jones Suspension out indefinitely
10/01/17 WR Rick Wells Suspension out indefinitely
10/01/17 LB Ventrell Miller Suspension out indefinitely
10/01/17 DL Jordan Smith Suspension out indefinitely
10/01/17 OL Kadeem Telfort Suspension out indefinitely
10/01/17 DL Keivonnis Davis Suspension out indefinitely
09/30/17 QB Luke Del Rio Shoulder out for season
09/07/17 WR James Robinson Heart out indefinitely
09/07/17 QB Kyle Trask Foot out indefinitely
08/25/17 DB Marcell Harris Achilles out for season

Key South Carolina Gamecocks Injuries

11/04/17 WR Chad Terrell Ankle is "?"
11/04/17 OL Malik Young Ankle is "?"
11/04/17 DB Tavyn Jackson Hamstring is out indefinitely
11/04/17 WR Terry Googer Concussion is "?"
10/16/17 RB Rico Dowdle Leg out indefinitely
10/08/17 TE K.C. Crosby Fibula out for season
09/25/17 LB Bryson Allen-Williams Shoulder out for season
09/16/17 WR Deebo Samuel Leg out for season
09/03/15 WR Jerad Washington Leg out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Florida Gators have run for 1,295 yards as a unit, which ranks 87th in the nation. They've run 295 times, averaging 4.4 yards per rush as a unit. The Gators have been penalized on offense 67 times for 480 yards so far this year, which has them 24th in the country in penalties. They are 118th in Division 1 in points scored with 165. They have run 498 plays this year for 2,705 yards, which ranks them 117th in the nation in total offense. The Gators average 5.4 yards per play, which is 87th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 130 1st downs this season, ranking them 126th overall as an offensive unit. Feleipe Franks has completed 81 throws while attempting 134 passes for a completion percentage of 60.4%. He has passed for 922 yards this year. He averages 6.1 adjusted yards per throw and 6.9 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 122.1.

Defensive Statistics

The Gators rush defense has given up 301 attempts for 1,382 yards this season, putting them in 56th place in the country against the run. They have had 51 penalties for 405 yards on defense this year. That places them 37th in Division 1. Florida is 59th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 227. They have given up a total of 2,977 yards on D, which is 29th in the nation. The Gators are 88th in yards per play allowed with 5.9. Opponent offenses have completed 105 throws on 200 attempts against the Florida Gators defense this season, ranking them 3rd and 2nd in the country. The Florida pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,595 yards in the air, which is 14th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Florida Gators have tried 10 field goals this year and made 9, which is 85th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 90%. Florida Gators kickers have made 95% of their extra points, going 18 for 19 this season. Their punters have accumulated 2,273 yards on 46 punts, averaging 49 yards per punt. That ranks them 1st in the NCAA in punting average. Florida is 94th in the country in punt returns with 10. They've totaled 38 punt return yards and average 3.8 yards per return, which is 114th in D-1. They have returned 21 kicks for 398 yards on special teams, which puts them 106th in kick return yardage. The Gators average 19 yards per kick return and they are 127th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 3,142.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Gamecocks are 92nd in Division 1 in points scored with 220. They have run 547 plays this season for 3,028 yards, which ranks them 72nd in the nation in total offense. The South Carolina Gamecocks average 5.5 yards per play, which is 84th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 161 1st downs this year, placing them 110th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground South Carolina has run for 1,042 yards as a team, which ranks 115th in the country. They've run 268 times, averaging 3.9 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Gamecocks have been penalized on offense 40 times for 293 yards so far this season, which has them 115th in the nation in penalties. Jake Bentley has thrown for 1,986 yards this season. He has completed 169 passes on 276 attempts for a completion percentage of 61.2%. His quarterback rating this year is 134.1. He averages 7.2 yards per pass attempt and 7.2 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

South Carolina is 33rd in the nation in points allowed on defense with 186. They have surrendered a total of 3,501 yards on D, which is 61st in Division 1. The Gamecocks are ranked 51st in yards per play allowed with 5.4. Opposing offenses have completed 191 passes on 309 attempts against the South Carolina defense this season, placing them 110th and 105th in the country. The South Carolina Gamecocks pass defense has also given up a total of 2,155 yards through the air, which is 86th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 341 attempts for 1,346 yards this year, putting them in 49th place in D-1 against the run. The Gamecocks have committed 50 penalties for 384 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 28th in the nation.

Special Teams Stats

South Carolina is ranked 81st in the nation in punt returns with 12. They've accumulated 107 punt return yards and average 8.9 yards per return, which is 43rd in college football. They have returned 21 kicks for 501 yards on special teams, ranking 62nd in kick return yardage. The South Carolina Gamecocks average 24 yards per kick return and they are 111th in the country in all-purpose yards with 3,636. The Gamecocks have attempted 22 field goals this season and made 11, which is 56th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 50%. South Carolina kickers have made 96% of their extra points, going 25 for 26 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,528 yards on 35 punts, averaging 44 yards per punt. That places them 29th in Division 1 in punting average.

Who will win tonight's Gators/Gamecocks college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Gators +9

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