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Vanderbilt v. Florida Football Betting Lines

Written November 6, 2008 by Jack Jones

Nobody has been able to stand in the way of the No. 4 Florida Gators recently, and all they need is just one more win against Vanderbilt this Saturday to claim their spot in the SEC title game. That shouldn’t be a problem if you look at the series history, which shows the Gators with a 30-9 all-time advantage and being winners of 17 straight. Florida is currently listed as a 24-point favorite with the total set at 49.5.

Florida has one loss this season and it was by a single point to Ole Miss back in September, but this team has been on a mission ever since, winning four straight games by 30 or more points. The most recent victory was the most impressive to date as they completely dismantled their rivals and previously No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs, 49-10.

Vanderbilt on the other hand seems to be in a sort of tail spin. The Commodores won five straight games to start the year, but have lost three straight to fall from grace. Their most recent loss has to be the low point of the season for this team as it was a 10-7 defeat at the hands of the Duke Blue Devils two weeks ago.

A big reason for Florida’s offensive success this year has been speed. This team is faster than any other in the nation and that has allowed the Gators to score 42.9 ppg and gain 405.6 total ypg. With 39 offensive touchdowns, 23 on the ground and 16 through the air, this is one potent attack Urban Meyer has going down in the Swamp. The rushing attack is gaining 194.6 ypg and 5.2 yards per carry. Freshman Jeffrey Demps has led the way with 378 yards and four scores on just 37 carries while Chris Rainey has 333 yards. Quarterback Tim Tebow may not have the huge numbers he did a year ago but he has still ran the ball into the end zone eight times and Percy Harvin has four rushing and seven receiving scores. Tebow has also done it with his arm, completing 64.5% of his passes for 1,569 yards and 14 touchdowns while only being intercepted twice.

Speed has also helped Florida’s defense rank fifth in the nation with just 11.6 ppg allowed, 13th in rushing yards allowed with 103.1 ypg, and 16th in total defense with just 289 ypg given up. The Gators have 13 interceptions on the year, but four of those 13 have been taken back for touchdowns. If you want to bet Florida -24, do it at Sportsbook.com and get a 100% bonus on your first winning wager!

Vanderbilt just hasn’t been able to move the ball enough to win games recently. They are only putting up 21 ppg and moving the ball only 254.6 total ypg. The Commodores have one of the worst passing offenses in the nation as neither McKenzie Adams nor Chris Nickson is known for their passing abilities. The team only averages 110.4 ypg through the air.

The Vanderbilt defense hasn’t been all that bad this year, giving up just 16.5 ppg. The run defense has looked good and the pass defense has been opportunistic in forcing 13 interceptions. They also have gotten to the quarterback 25 times. That is why this team is holding opponents to just 323.4 total ypg on the year, but they will have their hands full trying to contain Tebow and the rest of the Gator offense. If you the Commodores +24 looks good this weekend, bet the game at BetUS and get 145% in signup bonuses.

Free college football picks on the score of the game: Florida 35, Vanderbilt 10

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