Miami (FL) vs. Florida Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | August 31

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Miami (FL) vs. Florida Spread, Line & Odds for August 31

Data Skrive:

At Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, the Miami Hurricanes meet the Florida Gators.

The Hurricanes are favored, but by less than a field goal (-2.5), against the Gators. The over/under for this matchup is 54.5 points.

Keep reading to check out our betting preview for this season, and discover all of our expert predictions here, too!

Betting Odds

Miami (FL) -2.5 vs. Florida

Bet $20, Payout $37.54

Miami (FL) vs. Florida Betting Odds

  • Spread favorite: Hurricanes (-2.5)
  • Moneyline: Hurricanes (-140), Gators (+117)
  • Total: 54.5 points
  • TV Channel: ABC
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Miami (FL) vs. Florida Betting Stats and Info

  • Miami (FL) went 6-6-0 ATS last season.
  • Miami (FL) had an ATS record of 3-3 when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites last season.
  • Miami (FL) games hit the over eight out of 12 times last season.
  • Florida compiled a 4-7-0 record against the spread last year.
  • Florida covered the spread twice when an underdog by 2.5 points or more last year (in six opportunities).
  • A total of seven of Florida games last year went over the point total.

Miami (FL) vs. Florida Key Players

Miami Hurricanes

  • Tyler Van Dyke threw for 2,703 yards last season (207.9 per game) while completing 65.8% of his passes (219-for-333), with 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
  • Henry Parrish Jr. rushed for 625 yards on 100 carries (48.1 yards per game) and scored six touchdowns a season ago.
  • Last season Mark Fletcher rushed for 514 yards on 105 carries (39.5 yards per game), with five rushing touchdowns.
  • Xavier Restrepo reeled in 85 passes for 1,092 yards last year while scoring six touchdowns. He was targeted 120 times, and averaged 84 receiving yards.
  • Jacolby George’s stat line last year showed 57 grabs for 864 yards and eight touchdowns. He put up 66.5 yards per game.
  • Colbie Young caught 47 passes on 65 targets for 563 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 43.3 yards per game.
  • Last season, Francisco Mauigoa racked up 7.5 sacks, 15 TFL, 81 tackles, and one interception.
  • Last season, Kamren Kinchens grabbed five interceptions and added 46 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and five passes defended.

Florida Gators

  • Graham Mertz threw for 2,903 yards while completing 72.9% of his passes last year, with 20 touchdowns and three interceptions (241.9 yards per game).
  • Montrell Johnson rushed for 817 yards on 152 attempts (68.1 yards per game) and scored five touchdowns a season ago. He also averaged 19.7 receiving yards per game, grabbing 30 passes for 236 yards and one TD.
  • Last season Trevor Etienne ran for 753 yards on 131 carries (62.8 yards per game), with eight rushing touchdowns.
  • Last season Ricky Pearsall grabbed 64 passes for 970 yards (80.8 per game) with four touchdowns.
  • Eugene Wilson III also added 61 catches for 538 yards and six touchdowns. He was targeted 76 times, and put up 44.8 receiving yards per game.
  • Arlis Boardingham caught 26 passes on 36 targets for 289 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 24.1 receiving yards per game.
  • Last season Princely Umanmielen registered seven sacks, nine TFL and 39 tackles.
  • Over his 2023 campaign, Jordan Castell collected 58 tackles, two TFL, and one interception.