This weekend, the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs face off against the Florida Gators in a classic SEC rivalry known as The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. As both teams prepare for this highly anticipated matchup, here’s a look at what the oddsmakers are predicting.
Georgia enters the game with a 6-1 overall record and 4-1 in the SEC after a crucial upset victory over Texas. Meanwhile, Florida is 2-2 in conference play and is coming off a dominant win against Kentucky, but faces a tough stretch ahead with several ranked opponents.
Georgia vs. Florida Odds:
Spread: Georgia -16.5 (-110), Florida +16.5 (-110)
Total Points (Over/Under): 52.5 (Over -108, Under -112)
Moneyline: Georgia -780, Florida +530
Betting Trends:
Georgia is 2-5 against the spread (ATS) this season and 1-4 ATS in SEC games.
Florida is 4-3 ATS in 2024 and 3-2 ATS as the underdog.
Georgia has struggled to cover larger spreads, going 0-4 as a 16-point or greater favorite.
Florida has seen the total go over in 11 of its last 15 games, while the total went under in 7 of Georgia’s last 10 as a favorite.
Spread Consensus & Prediction:
A majority of bettors (64%) are backing Georgia to win and cover the 16.5-point spread, while 36% think Florida will keep the game closer or pull off an upset. The implied final score based on the odds suggests a 35-18 win for Georgia.
Early Pick:
Florida +16.5. While Georgia is likely to win, they have struggled to cover large spreads this season, and Florida’s offense has shown improvement with DJ Lagway at quarterback.
How to Watch:
Date: Saturday, Nov. 2
Time: 3:30 p.m. Eastern
TV: ABC
