The Kentucky Wildcats and Florida Gators are set to do battle on the grass of Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The matchup is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET and SEC Network will televise the action.
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Florida Gators Betting Preview
Kentucky is projected to play the role of underdog and is currently getting 15 points in this early-season SEC game. The Wildcats are also receiving +510 moneyline odds while the Gators are -750. Based on how it’s shaping up, there should be some good in-game betting opportunities in this match.
This game’s line initially opened at -14 but
The Wildcats are 0-1 against the spread (ATS) and have gained 1.0 unit so far in 2018. The team’s posted an O/U record of 1-0. The Gators have gained 0.0 units this season. The team is 1-0 ATS and has an O/U record of 0-0.
The Wildcats have gone 1-0 straight up (SU) and they haven’t faced any SEC competition yet. The Gators are 1-0 SU overall and are also 0-0 SU in conference play.
The Wildcats are hoping to stay undefeated after a 35-20 win over Central Michigan last week. The passing game could’ve been sharper as the Wildcats completed 15-of-27 passes for 128 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Terry Wilson went 11-for-18 for 78 yards and two interceptions while Gunnar Hoak completed four-of-nine for 50 yards and one touchdown. Benny Snell (125 rushing yards on 20 attempts, two TDs) mounted the ground attack in the win. Lynn Bowden (five receptions, 17 yards) and David Bouvier (three catches, 48 yards, one TD) shared the receiving duties.
Florida just earned a 53-6 win over Charleston Southern. The team’s defensive unit allowed the Buccaneers to run for 222 yards on 43 rush attempts, along with one rushing TD. Ronnie Harris had a good showing in the loss, recording 83 rushing yards on eight attempts for Charleston Southern. For Florida, Feleipe Franks completed 16-of-24 passes for 219 yards and five touchdowns. Dameon Pierce (73 rushing yards on 9 attempts) mounted the ground game in the win while Van Jefferson (four receptions, 34 yards, two TDs) and Trevon Grimes (three catches, 50 yards, one TD) led the pass-catching attack..
These two programs met a year ago with the final result being a 28-27 victory for Florida.
NCAA Tip: Kentucky Wildcats at Florida Gators
SU Winner – Kentucky, ATS Winner – Kentucky
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Notes
Team Betting Notes
The Florida D has created three sacks on the year while Kentucky has 2.
The Florida offense has lost zero fumbles this season while Kentucky has let two get away
The Wildcats created 27 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Gators put up 15 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Wildcats put up 4.3 yards per carry last season while allowing 4.9 yards per rush attempt to opponents.
The Gators ran for 4.3 yards per carry last season and allowed a YPC of 4.2 to opponents.
The Wildcats O-line gave up 31 sacks last season. Their defense created 30 sacks.
The Gators offensive line gave up 37 sacks last year. Their defense logged 23 sacks
Each of these teams registered exactly 10 passing touchdowns last season.
Florida was favored by -43 points in its last game. The team covered the spread in the 53-6 victory over Charleston Southern.
In its last three contests, Florida is 1-2 ATS and the over cashed in two of those three.
Over its last three contests, Kentucky is 1-2 ATS and the under cashed in two of those three.
Kentucky was favored by 17 points in its previous game and the Over/Under was set at 50.5. The over cashed and Kentucky failed to cover in the 35-20 victory over Central Michigan.
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