2012 Gator Bowl Free Pick
JACKSONVILLE, FL (The Spread) – In what will be a rematch of the 2006 BCS National Championship Game, Florida will take on Ohio State at 1:00PM ET in the 2012 Gator Bowl.
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed Florida as a 2-point favorite over Ohio State, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 44 for today’s game. Both teams enter the day with identical 6-6 records, which barely qualified them for bowl play.
Line Movement: The Buckeyes opened as either a 2 or 2.5-point underdog and most sports books currently list the spread at 2. The over/under total opened at 42 but is now up two points to 44.
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Public Betting: Of the 16,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 65% of college football public bettors currently favor Ohio State. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link provided to ensure that you’re viewing the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
College Football Free Pick: Take the Buckeyes. The Gators’ offense is a mess and that was before Charlie Weis decided to take over as head coach at Kansas. Florida has scored 20 points or less in all six of its losses and put up more than 26 points just once in the final two months of the regular season. According to latest college football trends, the Buckeyes are 11-2 against the spread in their last 13 non-conference games and 5-1 ATS in their lat six bowl games as an underdog. Florida, meanwhile, is 0-8 in its last eight games overall and 0-7 ATS in its last seven games following an ATS loss.
2012 GATOR BOWL FREE PICK: OHIO STATE BUCKEYES +2
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