The Florida Gatos and head coach Billy Napier have had a season on the brink. The win over the Tennessee Volunteers sparked hope for a big year. But College Football odds losses to the Kentucky Wildcats and Arkansas Razorbacks were unforgivable in the eyes of Gator Nation. Now comes a tough matchup with a Good Missouri Tigers team. Mizzou is coming off a demolition win over Tennessee. At the same time, Florida was run off the field at LSU. If Mizzou wins, Florida’s bowl game hopes will end.
Florida Gators vs. Missouri Tigers Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 18, 2023, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Faurot Field, Columbia, MO |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Florida Gators | +11 -110 | 59½ -110 | +325 |  |
| Missouri Tigers | -11 -110 | 59½ -110 | -425 | |
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Florida Gators Team Overview
Last game, the Florida Gators lost 52-35 against the LSU Tigers as 15.5-point road dogs. The game went over the total of 58. Florida has a record of 5-5 straight up, 3-7 against the spread, and 6-3-1 over/under the online wagering total. Florida ranks 46th for total offense, 26th for passing, 88th for rushing, and 52nd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 75th overall, 65th against the pass, 89th against the rush, and 80th for points allowed. Also, Florida ranks 83rd for fewest turnovers lost and 130th for takeaways.
Graham Mertz was 26-of-38 passing for 311 yards, one touchdown pass, and one scoring run for Florida. And then Eugene Wilson III caught a scoring pass, and Ricky Pearsall had seven receptions for 103 yards. The Tigers led 24-14 after Kaleb Jackson scored on a 5-yard run early in the third quarter. But Florida quickly answered as Etienne scored on a 21-yard run.
Jackson failed to catch the ball on the ensuing kickoff and unintentionally kicked it upfield.
Subsequently, Dijon Johnson recovered it for the Gators at the LSU 23-yard line. Five plays later, Mertz snuck in from the 1 to give Florida its only game lead at 28-24. However, only 67 seconds later, the Tigers were back on top. Daniels broke loose up the middle and deked multiple linebackers and defensive backs while running 51 yards for a touchdown.
Missouri Tigers Team Overview
Last game, the Missouri Tigers won 36-7 against the Tennessee Volunteers as 2.5-point home dogs. The game went under the total of 38.5. Missouri has a record of 8-2 straight up, 7-3 against the spread, and 6-4 over/under the total. Mizzou ranks 26th for total offense, 22nd for passing, 64th for rushing, and 31st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 43rd overall, 77th against the pass, 21st against the rush, and 45th for points allowed. Also, Mizzou ranks 12th for fewest turnovers lost and 78th for takeaways.
Cody Schrader accumulated 321 yards of total offense and rushed for a touchdown as Missouri defeated Tennessee. To summarize, Schrader rushed for 205 yards on 35 carries and caught five passes for 116 yards for Missouri. Also, Brady Cook completed 18 of 24 passes for 275 yards, one touchdown, and one interception for the Tigers. Cook rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown. Harrison Mevis kicked field goals of 31, 46, and 23 yards for Missouri. As a result, Mizzou snapped a four-game losing streak against Tennessee. Missouri outgained Tennessee 255-83 on the ground and 530-350 in total yardage.
Florida at Missouri SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, it is Senior Day for Mizzou. The Tigers have been the better team, and College Football odds value this year.
Florida at Missouri SBG Best Bet: Missouri Tigers.