Utah opened as a -8.5 point favorite in their season opener against Florida, but that number has been bet down to -4.5. The #14 Utes were undefeated at home last year, and are looking for a third straight Pac-12 title as well as a little revenge after falling 29-26 to the Gators in last season’s opener down in Gainesville.
Before Betting on Florida vs Utah Week 1
Florida has some big questions to answer early in the season, mainly at QB as they try to replace Anthony Richardson who was drafted #4 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL draft. Wisconsin transfer Graham Mertz will take over the QB duties for the team, but just like he did with the Badgers this signal caller will hope to rely on his running game.
Success on the ground was how Florida got the victory over Utah last season as they amassed 283 yards on 39 attempts. Montrell Johnson, Jr. and Trevor Etienne both return to power the Gators backfield.
While Florida has some questions in replacing Richardson, Utah may also be without Senior QB Cameron Rising (knee) on Thursday night. With Rising out and star TE Dalton Kincaid off to the NFL being drafted by the Buffalo Bills don’t expect the Utes offense to be running at high capacity in the opener.
Gators vs Utes NCAAF Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Moneyline | Total | Point Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | FLA (2.65) | Utah (1.53) | 44 | FLA +4.5 (1.91) | UTAH -4.5 (1.91) |
| MyBookie | FLA (2.66) | Utah (1.48) | 44.5 | FLA +4.5 (1.91) | UTAH -4.5 (1.91) |
| BetUS | FLA (N/A) | Utah (N/A) | OFF | FLA (N/A) | UTAH (N/A) |
| SportsBetting.ag | FLA (2.65) | Utah (1.53) | 44 | FLA +4.5 (1.91) | UTAH -4.5 (1.91) |
| XBet | FLA (2.66) | Utah (1.48) | 44.5 | FLA +4.5 (1.91) | UTAH -4.5 (1.91) |
Florida vs Utah Week 1 Prediction & Pick
This line is moving away from the Utes, and 4.5 seems like too many points to be giving in a game that looks like it’s going to be decided by a field goal.
Pick: Florida +4.5
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