Florida Gators vs Tennessee Volunteers Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Gators vs Tennessee Volunteers

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Volunteers (-15.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54

Neyland Stadium is the location where the Tennessee Volunteers (4-1) will take on the Florida Gators (3-2) on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Florida opens as 15.5-point dogs. The over/under is set at 54.

The Florida Gators step onto the field holding a record of 3-2 for this season. In their last matchup, the Gators faced off with the UCF Knights and earned the victory with a final of 24-13. In the game, they ran 60 plays which gave them a total of 359 yds. The Florida Gators ended up rushing 32 different times and compiled 130 yards, which came out to an average of 4.1 yards per attempt. When it came to stopping the run, the Gators gave up 108 yds on 40 tries, which is 2.7 yds per run allowed. Florida gave up 12 completions on 22 tries for a total of 165 yds, and a completion percentage of 54.5%.

The Gators currently have 2,056 yards in total for the year. With reference to scoring touchdowns, Florida has amassed 9 passing touchdowns and 11 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 7 different times. Florida has a total of 104 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 30 penalties for 285 yards. As a unit they're holding an average of 142.6 yards via the ground game ranking them 83rd in college football. Concerning scoring, the Florida Gators hold an average of 30.2 PPG.

The Gators sit in 74th in the nation regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 24.4 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.9 yards per running attempt and 172.6 rushing yards per game on the season. In total, they have conceded 863 yards on the ground through 5 games. Regarding passing yards, the Gators have conceded 1,112 yds which ranks them 68th in college football. They have yielded 222.4 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 64.1%. In total, they have relinquished 395.0 yards per contest putting them 97th in D-1. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns by air as well as 8 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Volunteers come into this game with a record of 4-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Volunteers took a defeat with a final score of 19-14 when they played the Arkansas Razorbacks. Tennessee relinquished 44 attempts on the ground for 137 yds (3.1 yds per carry). The Volunteers pass defense gave up a completion rate of 70.0%, surrendering 297 yds on 21 for 30 passing. The Volunteers finished the game with 332 yds on 64 plays (5.2 yds per play). Tennessee ran the ball for 4.9 yards per carry, finishing the game with 176 yds on 36 carries.

When discussing how much they score, the Volunteers are ranked 5th in the country holding an average of 46.0 points per game. The Tennessee Volunteers have an average of 519.0 yards/game, ranking them 5th in the country. The Tennessee offense has racked up 318 yards of penalties on 38 infractions, which ranks 39th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 3 interceptions while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to tally 120 first downs. For the season thus far, the Volunteers have thrown for 1,259 passing yards as well as an average of 251.8 passing yards per outing, which is ranked 47th in college football. They hold an average of 267.2 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,336 yards overall.

The Volunteers are conceding 9.4 PPG, which has them 4th in D-1. Tennessee has allowed a total of 340 yards via the ground game (68.0 yards per outing) in addition to 3 touchdowns on the ground for the campaign. This season, they have given up 47 points in total. They have surrendered 1 touchdown through the air in addition to 159.6 yards per outing, ranking them 15th in D-1. The Volunteers defense has participated in 299 plays, which ranks them 18th in D-1. They have earned 5 fumbles and 2 interceptions so far this year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Volunteers -15.5

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