NCAA Football Odds & Trends: Week 6 Picks Florida at LSU

Last Updated on October 10, 2009 5:18 pm by shah

Florida at LSU

Will he or won’t he is the question for Tim Tebow tonight as the quarterback for No. 1 Florida is a game-time decision as the Gators travel to No. 4 LSU for a 8PM ET kickoff from Tiger Stadium.

Bet Florida at LSU

The former Heisman Trophy winner suffered a major concussion two weeks ago at

Kentucky and has was not cleared for today’s game throughout the week, despite being able to return to practice. Urban Meyer was told by his medical staff that Tebow should be good to go tonight, but would need official clearance in order to suit up.

The Gators will need Tebow when facing the Tigers, who have won three of the last five meetings with

Florida. The Gators pounded LSU last year 51-21 in the Swamp, as Tebow threw for 210 yards and two scores and also rushed for a touchdown. So far this season,

Florida has yet to be tested in four easy wins leading into this week. The toughest challenge came in a 23-13 win over

Tennessee, where the Gators had a turnover in the red zone allow the Volunteers to keep the game close. On the year, Tebow has thrown for 643 yards and six touchdowns while rushing for 271 yards and five scores. Jeffrey Demps actually leads

Florida’s rushing attack with 304 yards, while Chris Rainey has contributed 261 yards. The Gators rank fourth in the nation in rushing yards as a team and are second in the SEC, behind

Auburn. Defensively,

Florida is second in the country in fewest points allowed, and leads the nation in fewest yards allowed per-game.

The Tigers have not had an easy road to their 5-0 start to 2009. Three of LSU’s wins have come by single digits, including a 20-13 win last week at

Georgia, where the lead changed hands four times in the fourth quarter of play. LSU hasn’t been dominant on offense or defense, but done enough to win. Jordan Jefferson has thrown for 920 yards with seven touchdowns in five games, while also rushing for 107 yards. Charles Scott has led the rushing attack with 274 yards and two scores, while Terrance Toliver has caught 23 passes for 342 yards, and Brandon LaFell has five touchdown receptions. LSU ranks among the bottom half of the SEC in offensive production, but on defense are fourth in the conference in fewest points allowed per-game.

Oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL have made

Florida 7.5-point road favorites over LSU on Saturday night. The over/under total for this game has not yet been established.

College Football Week 6 Betting Trends
All games in this series since 1992

FLORIDA is 11-6 against the spread versus LSU since 1992

FLORIDA is 12-5 straight up against LSU since 1992

10 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL since 1992

Games over the last 3 seasons

FLORIDA is 2-0 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons 

LSU is 1-1 straight up against

FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons 

2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons 

All games played at LSU since 1992

FLORIDA is 7-1 against the spread versus LSU since 1992

FLORIDA is 5-3 straight up against LSU since 1992

5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL since 1992

Games played at LSU over the last 3 seasons.

FLORIDA is 1-0 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons 

LSU is 1-0 straight up against

FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons 

1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons 

FLORIDA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

FLORIDA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 2 seasons.

FLORIDA is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

FLORIDA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

FLORIDA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

FLORIDA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.

FLORIDA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

FLORIDA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

FLORIDA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

FLORIDA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

FLORIDA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

LSU is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

LSU is 43-65 ATS (-28.5 Units) in home games since 1992.

LSU is 43-65 ATS (-28.5 Units) in home lined games since 1992.

LSU is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

LSU is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.

LSU is 26-45 ATS (-23.5 Units) in home games after playing a conference game since 1992.

LSU is 43-65 ATS (-28.5 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.

FLORIDA: 8-0 ATS vs. team with winning record

LSU: 0-8 ATS at home vs. team with winning record

Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Florida is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

LSU is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing

Florida

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LSU’s last 7 games when playing
Florida
Week 6 College Football Injury Report

FLORIDA

[TE] 09/14/2009 – Desmond Parks out for season ( Undisclosed ) 

[WR] 09/08/2009 – Andre DeBose out for season ( Hamstring ) 

[WR] 09/08/2009 – Carl Moore out indefinitely ( Back ) 

[LB] 09/26/2009 – Brendan Beal missed last game, "?" Saturday vs LSU ( Neck ) 

[FS] 09/08/2009 – Dorian Munroe out at least 5 weeks ( Back ) 

[LB] 09/26/2009 – Jelani Jenkins missed last game, "?" Saturday vs LSU ( Ankle ) 

[QB] 09/27/2009 – Tim Tebow injured last game, "?" Saturday vs LSU ( Concussion ) 

[DT] 09/30/2009 – Brandon Antwine injured last game, doubtful Saturday vs LSU ( Shoulder ) 

LSU

[RB] 09/13/2009 – Richard Murphy out for season ( Knee ) 

[OL] 10/03/2009 – Lyle Hitt injured last game, "?" ( Undisclosed )

Florida at LSU Current Odds

Florida Gators -7.5 (-330)

LSU Tiger +7.5 (+250)

Player Props:

Total rushing attempts for Jeffrey Demps (

FLA): Over/Under 9.5

Total rushing attempts for Chris Rainey (

FLA): Over/Under 9.5

Total receiving yards for Riley Cooper (

FLA): Over/Under 54.5

Total receptions for Aaron Hernandez (

FLA): Over/Under 3.5

Total completions for Jordan Jefferson (LSU): Over/Under 17.5

Total rushing attempts for
Jefferson: Over/Under 9.5

Total rushing yards for Charles Scott (LSU): Over/Under 56.5

Total rushing attempts for Keiland Williams (LSU): Over/Under 5.5

Total receptions for Brandon LaFell (LSU): Over/Under 4.5

Total receiving yards for LaFell: Over/Under 64.5

Total receiving yards for Terrance Tolliver (LSU): Over/Under 60.5

Bet Florida at LSU

Posted: 10/10/09 5:18PM ET