Florida Gators vs Florida State Seminoles Prediction, 11/30/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Gators vs Florida State Seminoles

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Location: Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, FL

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Seminoles (+14.5)

Total/Over-Under: 45.5

The Florida State Seminoles (2-9) are hosting the Florida Gators (6-5) at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Florida opens as 14.5-point favorites. The total is 45.5.

The Florida Gators step onto the field holding a record of 6-5 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Gators played against the Ole Miss Rebels and earned the victory with a final of 24-17. The Florida Gators ended up running the ball 45 times and accounted for 164 yards, which earned them an average of 3.6 yards per attempt. When all was said and done, they had 63 plays which gave them a total of 344 yds. Florida gave up 24 completions on 42 attempts for a total of 323 yards, and a completion rate of 57.1%. When it came to stopping the run, the Gators gave up 141 yds on 35 tries, which averages out to 4.0 yds per run allowed.

The Gators have earned 4,133 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Florida has compiled 15 touchdowns through the air and 22 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 17 times. Florida has recorded 206 first downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 61 penalties for 537 yds. As a unit they're averaging 148.8 yards rushing giving them a rank of 79th in the nation. Concerning scoring, the Florida Gators hold an average of 27.6 points per outing.

The Gators are sitting in 74th in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 25.5 points per game. They are allowing 4.0 yards per run and 161.4 yards on the ground per game this year. Overall, they have allowed 1,775 yards via the running game in 11 games. When it comes to yards via the pass, the Gators are conceding 2,692 yds which has them ranked 107th in Division 1. They are conceding 244.7 yards per game via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 60.0%. During this campaign, they are giving up 406.1 yards/game which has them sitting 103rd in Division 1. They have surrendered 17 touchdowns via the pass as well as 17 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Seminoles come into this matchup with a record of 2-9 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Seminoles went home victorious with a score of 41-7 against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers. The Seminoles finished the contest with a total of 415 yds while running 57 plays (7.3 yards per play). Florida State rushed the ball for 5.1 yards per tote, finishing with 175 yards on 34 attempts. Florida State gave up 29 rushing attempts for 57 yards (2.0 yds per rush). The Seminoles secondary conceded a completion rate of 68.8%, surrendering 218 yds on 22 out of 32 passing.

The Florida State Seminoles have an average of 273.1 yards per game, which is good for 131st in the nation. The Florida State offense has racked up 575 yards of penalties on 67 infractions, which has them sitting 60th in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They hold an average of 89.1 yards via the ground game and have run for 980 yards for this season. They have given away 13 interceptions while letting opponents recover 4 fumbles and they have been able to record 162 first downs. When it comes to this team's ability to score points, the Seminoles sit 131st in the country by tallying 15.8 points per contest. During the season thus far, the Seminoles have racked up 2,024 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 184.0 passing yards per outing, putting them at 115th in the nation.

The Seminoles are conceding 27.7 points per game, which has them 86th in the country. Florida State has given up a total of 1,981 rushing yards (180.1 yards per game) and 19 touchdowns on the ground on the campaign. In total, they have relinquished 305 pts. They have allowed 14 touchdowns through the air and 207.5 yards per game, which has them ranked 49th in D-1. The Seminoles defense has taken the field for 743 plays, which ranks 84th in Division 1. Their defense has earned 2 fumbles and 3 picks for the year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Seminoles +14.5

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