The Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes will meet for the first time since 2008 when they collide at Sun Life Stadium today. Kickoff between the Gators and Canes is set for 12:00pm; the game, which some say could be the last between the two schools, will be broadcast live ESPN. College Football Picks Week 2 from 5Dimes are favoring the visiting Gators at -3 against the spread. Today's Over/Under is set at 47.5 points, which is down from the 49 is was getting earlier in the week.
The 2013 Gators looked a lot like last year's crew in their season opener against Toledo. Florida's defense suffocated a solid Rockets offense, holding Toledo to 12 first downs and 205 total yards while its offense had some nice moments but still demonstrated its second fiddle status in a 24-6 victory.
Miami, meanwhile, romped its way to a 34-6 over a less impressive Florida Atlantic squad. The Hurricanes, despite a sluggish first quarter (led 3-0), showed why some believe they have an opportunity to compete for the ACC title.
Miami's offense amassed 502 yards in 69 plays and its rushing attack churned out 303 yards in 38 carries for an astounding eight yards per carry average. FAU totaled just 250 yards for the game while averaging a pathetic 3.3 yards per play.
Senior quarterback Stephen Morris had a mixed season debut, completing 15-of-27 passes for 160 yards, one touchdown, and one pick, but sophomore running back Duke Johnson produced an incredible stat line, rushing for 186 yards and one touchdown on 19 carries.
There is little doubt the Hurricanes feature the more explosive offense in this match-up and they ought to find more ways to take advantage of Florida's defense than Toledo. The Gators still have plenty of talent on that side of the ball, but they are down seven starters from last year's unit.
No disrespect to the Rockets, but their offense is not on par with the one Miami will trot out this afternoon. The Hurricanes are not going to short circuit the scoreboard; however, they have enough weapons to stay in this game and, perhaps, pull off the upset.
College Football Picks Betting Trend: The Under is 5-1 in Miami's last six games as a home dog with a spread between 0 and 3.5 points.
Florida Gators vs Miami Hurricanes College Football Point Spreads Week 2:
Florida Gators -3 (-110), Over 47.5 (-110), -155 (Moneyline)
Miami Hurricanes +3 (-110), Under 47.5 (-110), +135 (Moneyline)
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