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Tennessee Volunteers and Florida Gators Gear Up For Epic SEC Rivalry Showdown

Game time: September 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium — Gainesville, FL

Article updated Sep 11, 2:36 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Tennessee Volunteers (2-0) face the Florida Gators (1-1) in their SEC rivalry game on Saturday night at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium with the opening line favoring the

Game outlook

The Tennessee Volunteers (2-0) face the Florida Gators (1-1) in their SEC rivalry game on Saturday night at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium with the opening line favoring the Volunteers by 7 points. Tennessee most recently beat Austin Peay, 30-13, while Florida won their recent game against McNeese 49-7. In their last 10 games, the Gators have the edge over the Vols 8-2. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 PM ET.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 9/16/2023 @ 7:00pm EST

Where: Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Stadium Volunteers vs Gators Betting Odds Moneyline: Volunteers -250 | Gators +210

Spread: Volunteers -6.5 (-110) | Gators +6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 58.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tennessee will win straight-up is 71%.

Tennessee Volunteers

Tennessee Volunteers: - Off to a good start after winning their first two games - Averaging 39.5 points per game - Throwing for 220 yards and rushing for 257.5 yards per game - QB Joe Milton III completing 66% of passes for 429 yards and four touchdowns, plus 40 rushing yards and three touchdowns - RB Jaylen Wright leading team with 25 carries for 233 yards - WR Ramel Keyton with eight catches for 118 yards and one touchdown - Defensively, giving up 13 points per game - Elijah Simmons and Cooper Mays questionable for this matchup - Ranked 5 in power ranking and 17 in offense (scoring 49.0 per game) and #40 in defense (allowing 13.0 points per game) - 2-0 (1-1 ATS) this season

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Florida Gators Analysis

- Florida Gators have a 1-1 (0-2 ATS) overall record - Average 30 points per game, throwing for 283 yards and rushing for 170 yards per game - Defense has been good, giving up 15.5 points per game with only 7 points given up in their last game - Graham Mertz has completed 74% of his passes for 526 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception - Montrell Johnson Jr. leads the team with 18 carries for 125 yards and two touchdowns - Ricky Pearsall leads the team with 14 catches for 215 yards and one touchdown - Ja'Markis Weston, Kahleil Jackson, Thai Chiaokhiao-Bowman, and Tony Livingston are questionable for this game - Power ranking of 66 and #119 for offense, #79 for defense

“Gators Poised to Take Down Resilient Tennessee Volunteers”

The Volunteers earned two consecutive wins but have yet to face a formidable opponent; their adversaries boast a combined record of 0-4. Particularly impressive is their success with running the ball, which has limited their need to pass. The Gators have defended both running and passing plays effectively, while also amassing over 300 rushing yards in their recent outing. However, this may not be sufficient to curb Tennessee’s offense. The Volunteers have shown strength against the run but were vulnerable stopping the pass against their last opponent, presenting a difficult challenge for Florida’s top passing attack. We recommend investing in the Gators to cover the spread.

Written by Mtgoldstein Published on 09/14/2023 Category: NCAAF Picks

About the Author: Retired sports writer with the Houston Chronicle, now have turned my passion into sports betting and handicapping NBA, NFL, and most major sports. Join me this season for insider picks you can't get anywhere else.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Tennessee Volunteers-290 → -210Moved
  • Moneyline · Florida Gators+225 → +175Moved
  • Spread · Tennessee Volunteers-7 (-110) → -5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Florida Gators+7 (-110) → +5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over57.75 (-110) → 56.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under57.75 (-110) → 56.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Tennessee Volunteers
1-0 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Florida Gators
0-1 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-09-11T06:36:20.650Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Tennessee Volunteers: - Off to a good start after winning their first two games - Averaging 39.5 points per game - Throwing for 220 yards and rushing for 257.5 yards per game - QB Joe Milton III completing 66% of passes for 429 yards and four touchdowns, plus 40 rushing yards and three touchdowns - RB Jaylen Wright leading team with 25 carries for 233 yards - WR Ramel Keyton with eight catches for 118 yards and one touchdown - Defensively, giving up 13 points per game - Elijah Simmons and Cooper Mays questionable for this matchup - Ranked 5 in power ranking and 17 in offense (scoring 49.0 per game) and #40 in defense (allowing 13.0 points per game) - 2-0 (1-1 ATS) this season

- Florida Gators have a 1-1 (0-2 ATS) overall record - Average 30 points per game, throwing for 283 yards and rushing for 170 yards per game - Defense has been good, giving up 15.5 points per game with only 7 points given up in their last game - Graham Mertz has completed 74% of his passes for 526 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception - Montrell Johnson Jr. leads the team with 18 carries for 125 yards and two touchdowns - Ricky Pearsall leads the team with 14 catches for 215 yards and one touchdown - Ja'Markis Weston, Kahleil Jackson, Thai Chiaokhiao-Bowman, and Tony Livingston are questionable for this game - Power ranking of 66 and #119 for offense, #79 for defense

Recent head-to-head

  • 2022-09-24Florida Gators 33 · Tennessee Volunteers 38
  • 2020-12-05Florida Gators 31 · Tennessee Volunteers 19
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Florida Gators defeated Tennessee Volunteers 29-16

Florida Gators defeated Tennessee Volunteers 29-16 on September 16, 2023, a 13-point decision in the series. Florida Gators' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 20-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Tennessee Volunteers -5 (-110) spread, Florida Gators covered, while the 45 combined points finished under the recorded total of 56.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • EmcSpread · Florida Gators +7 (-110)Win
  • JoeyBergSpread · Tennessee Volunteers -7 (-110)Loss
  • StevehSpread · Tennessee Volunteers -7 (-110)Loss
  • DouwannaSpread · Florida Gators +5.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Tennessee Volunteers -4.75 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 56 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Tennessee Volunteers -4.75 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 56 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Tennessee Volunteers -5 (-110)Loss