LSU Tigers vs Florida Gators Prediction, 11/16/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: LSU Tigers vs Florida Gators

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Gators (+5.0)

Total/Over-Under: 55

The LSU Tigers (6-3) are headed to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2024 where they will meet the Florida Gators (4-5). LSU opens this contest as 5.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 55.

The LSU Tigers head into this game 6-3 for this year. In their last game, the Tigers went up against the Alabama Crimson Tide and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 42-13. The LSU Tigers ran the ball 24 times and recorded 104 yds, which came out to an average of 4.3 yards per attempt. When all was said and done, they ran 66 plays which gave them 343 yds. LSU surrendered 12 completions on 18 tries for 109 yards, and a completion percentage of 66.7%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Tigers conceded 311 yards on 48 tries, which averages out to 6.5 yds per run allowed.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the LSU Tigers are averaging 30.6 PPG. As a team they hold an average of 114.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 113th in D-1. The Tigers have racked up 3,927 total yards this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, LSU has amassed 21 touchdowns through the air and 12 rushing touchdowns. LSU has 216 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 64 infractions for 502 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 13 different times.

The Tigers rank 71st in Division 1 concerning their opponents scoring, giving up 24.9 PPG. They are giving up an average of 4.3 yards per rush and 150.8 yards on the ground per game this year. Over the course of this season, they have given up 1,357 rushing yards through 9 outings. When it comes to passing yardage, the Tigers are allowing 1,949 yds which puts them in 56th in the nation. They have relinquished 216.6 yards per game through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 62.9%. In total, they have surrendered 367.3 yards/game which ranks them 69th in the country. They have conceded 7 touchdowns via the pass and 20 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Gators head into this game 4-5 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Gators went home defeated by a final of 49-17 when they faced the Texas Longhorns. The Gators finished the game with a total of 329 yds while they ran 66 plays (5.0 yards per play). Florida rushed the ball for 4.8 yds per carry, totaling 197 yards on 41 carries. Florida relinquished 31 attempts on the ground for 210 yds (6.8 yards per rush). The Gators passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 66.7%, relinquishing 352 yds on 22 out of 33 through the air.

Regarding their ability to score points, the Gators rank 65th in the nation with 28.1 PPG. The Florida Gators average 383.3 yards/game, which ranks them 74th in Division 1. The Florida offense has totaled 438 penalty yards on 49 infractions, which is 100th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 10 picks while letting opponents recover 5 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 174 first downs. For the season so far, the Gators have a total of 2,090 passing yards not to mention an average of 232.2 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 62nd in Division 1. They have an average of 151.1 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,360 yards overall.

Florida has allowed the opposition a total of 1,506 yards via the ground game (167.3 yards per contest) and 16 touchdowns via the rush on the season. They have surrendered 14 touchdowns through the air as well as 234.1 yards/contest, which has them ranked 90th in the country. Their defense has compiled 4 fumbles and 9 picks so far this season. The Gators defense has been on the field for 635 plays, ranking them 97th in D-1. The Gators are conceding 27.6 points per game, which has them ranked 90th in the nation. Over the course of the season, they have given up 248 points in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Gators +5.0

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