LSU-Florida Preview

The LSU Tigers and the Florida Gators will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Gators listed as 6-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.
LSU allowed two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, but held on for a 34-24 win over Mississippi State in Week 5. LSU could not cover the 24.5-point spread, while the 58 points sailed OVER the posted total of 41.
Charles Scott ran for 141 yards off 27 carries with two touchdowns in the victory.
Tim Tebow threw for two touchdowns to lead Florida to a 38-7 win over Arkansas in Week 6.
The Gators managed to cover the large 27-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 57.
Current streak:
LSU has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
LSU: 4-0 SU, 1-2 ATS
Florida: 4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS
LSU most recently:
When playing in October are 8-2
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When playing within the conference are 8-2

Florida most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
LSU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LSU’s last 8 games on the road
LSU is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LSU’s last 6 games when playing Florida
Florida is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida’s last 6 games when playing LSU
Florida is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LSU
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
LSU at South Carolina, Saturday, October 18
Florida home to Kentucky, Saturday, October 25

 

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