The Miami Hurricanes and Florida Gators play in a college football Week 1 game on Saturday, Aug,. 31 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida.
Which team will win the game?
Check out these picks and predictions for the game, which is scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m. MST and can be seen on ABC (stream with this free trial from FUBO).
Miami is coming off a 7-6 season. Florida went 5-7 last season.
Miami is a 2.5-point favorite over Florida in college football odds for the game, according to BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Hurricanes are -145 on the moneyline. The Gators are +120.
The over/under for the game is set at 54 points.
College football Week 1 picks: North Dakota State vs Colorado | TCU vs Stanford | Clemson vs Georgia | Penn State vs West Virginia | Miami vs Florida | | Fresno State vs Michigan | USC vs LSU | Boston College vs Florida State | Wyoming vs Arizona State | New Mexico vs Arizona
ESPN: Florida has a 57.5% chance to beat Miami
The site gives the Hurricanes a 42.5% shot at defeating the Gators in Saturday's game.
Sports Chat Place: Bet Miami to cover against Florida
Shane Mickle writes: "What has Florida proven to make us bet them, even at home against this Miami team? Nothing, and that’s why we won’t. Cam Ward has raised the expectations for this Miami team, and I think they are going to live up to them this season. This Florida defense still isn’t good, and Cam Ward is going to have a field day with it. Mertz is going to get his season off to a slow start for Florida, and Miami is going to get the job done. Back the Hurricanes to win this game and cover the spread."
ACC football championship odds 2024:Clemson, Florida State favored to win conference
Sports Illustrated: Take the over in Miami vs Florida game
Reed Wallach writes: "If the spread hit a field goal, I’d side with the Gators, but I believe that we can see each team get into the mid-20s with talent on offense taking advantage of suspect play on each defense. As it currently stands, I’ll grab the over 54.5 as my preferred bet on Saturday."
Picks and Parlays: Miami 31, Florida 20
Cameron Ross writes: "A battle of Florida to open the new year should lead to fireworks. Miami is a top ranked team and will look to defend that seeding. The Hurricanes are the better overall team and will do the work to get it done. Take Miami to pull off the win and cover against an instate rival."
SEC football championship odds 2024:Georgia, Texas favored to win conference
Pick Dawgz: Go with Miami to cover in game against Florida
Randy Chambers writes: "This line stinks. There's a lot of hype around Miami, and the Canes on paper are stacked. However, the line is only 2.5 points. Playing at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium isn't easy, and I'm sure that has something to do with it. Still, Miami is loaded roster wise in a lot of key areas and should be competing for a playoff spot, while there's a good chance Florida doesn't even become bowl eligible. Still, I'll stop overthinking things and lay the small number with the Canes simply off of being the more talented team."
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