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One of the best rushers in college football will be featured when Re’Mahn Davis and the Kentucky Wildcats (4-0) host the Florida Gators (3-1) on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
The Gators are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), against the Wildcats (with an over/under of 46.5 points).
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Game Info for Kentucky vs. Florida
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Lexington, Kentucky
- Stadium: Kroger Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | -2.5 | -114 | -106 | 46.5 | -109 | -111 | -145 | +122 |
Kentucky Pick Insights
- So far this season, Kentucky has put together a 3-1-0 record against the spread.
- Kentucky has a 3-1 record against the spread this season when favored by 2.5 points or more.
- Out of Kentucky’s four games with a set total, two have hit the over (50%).
Kentucky Stats & Insights
- Kentucky owns the 65th-ranked offense this year (396.5 yards per game), and has been even more effective on defense, ranking 20th-best with only 293.3 yards allowed per game.
- Kentucky has been a handful for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (25th-best with 38 points per game) and scoring defense (20th-best with 15.5 points allowed per game) this year.
- Kentucky is averaging 265 passing yards per game on offense this year (45th in the FBS), and is surrendering 215.8 passing yards per game (61st) on the other side of the ball.
- Kentucky has the 93rd-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (131.5 per game), and has been better on defense, ranking 10th-best with just 77.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
- On offense, Kentucky ranks 28th in the FBS with a 47.5% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 105th in third-down conversion rate allowed (77.5).
- With eight forced turnovers (18th in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (88th in the FBS), Kentucky (+1) owns the 50th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Kentucky’s Best Players
- Devin Leary has 1,060 pass yards for Kentucky, completing 58.9% of his passes and tossing nine touchdowns and five interceptions this season.
- Davis has carried the ball 50 times for a team-high 314 yards on the ground and has found the end zone five times as a runner. He’s also tacked on 10 catches for 137 yards (34.3 per game) and two touchdowns in the pass game.
- Jutahn McClain has piled up 114 yards on 18 attempts, scoring one time.
- Tayvion Robinson has hauled in 16 receptions for 283 yards (70.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
- Barion Brown has hauled in 15 passes while averaging 53.5 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
- Dane Key has compiled 13 grabs for 196 yards, an average of 49 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Trevin Wallace, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has collected 3.5 sacks, four TFL and 21 tackles.
- Maxwell Hairston leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 19 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
Florida Betting Insights
- Florida is 1-2-0 against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 2.5-point underdogs this season, the Gators are 1-1 against the spread.
- None of Florida’s three games with a set total this year have hit the over.
Florida Pick Insights
- Florida ranks 55th in the FBS with 412.5 total yards per contest, but it has been lifted up by its defense, which ranks fifth-best by giving up only 244.8 total yards per game.
- Florida has been excelling on defense, surrendering only 13.5 points per game (17th-best). Offensively, it ranks 77th by posting 27.8 points per game.
- Florida ranks 56th in the FBS with 247.8 passing yards per contest, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 15th-best by surrendering just 162.8 passing yards per game.
- Florida has been thriving on run defense, surrendering only 82 rushing yards per contest (15th-best). On offense, it ranks 57th in the FBS by piling up 164.8 rushing yards per game.
- While Florida’s third-down offense has had trouble moving the chains, ranking 19th-worst with a 33.3% third-down conversion rate, its defense ranks 23rd-best with a 31.4% third-down rate allowed.
- With one forced turnover (126th in the FBS) and four turnovers committed (30th in the FBS) this season, Florida ranks 103rd in the FBS with a turnover margin of -3.
Florida’s Best Players
- Graham Mertz leads Florida with 951 yards on 84-of-108 passing with four touchdowns compared to one interception this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Trevor Etienne, has carried the ball 49 times for 329 yards (82.3 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Montrell Johnson has racked up 46 carries and totaled 211 yards with three touchdowns.
- Ricky Pearsall has registered 26 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 362 (90.5 yards per game). He’s been targeted 35 times and has one touchdown.
- Eugene Wilson III has caught 12 passes and compiled 104 receiving yards (26 per game).
- Caleb Douglas’ 10 grabs (on 14 targets) have netted him 99 yards (24.8 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Princely Umanmielen has racked up two sacks to pace the team, while also recording two TFL and seven tackles.
- Shemar James is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 22 tackles, three TFL, and one sack.
- Devin Moore has a team-high one interception to go along with one pass defended.
