Florida State and Florida continue their rivalry. (Getty)
Editor’s note: The odds below are courtesy of Heavy’s partners at OddsShark.
No. 13 Florida State and No. 12 Florida square off Saturday night in the great Sunshine State rivalry game. Both teams enter the game ranked, a rare occurrence in recent years.
According to OddsShark, the Seminoles are favored to win by 2.5 points. The over/under is set at 43 points. In the past 17 games in this rivalry, the favorite has gone 13-4 against the spread.
The OddsShark computer is projecting a 31-26.5 FSU victory over Florida. The computer likes Florida State to cover the spread and the over on the point total.
Both teams have faced challenges at quarterback. Florida lost starting quarterback Will Grier to a year-long suspension and Treon Harris has started in his place. Florida State has alternated between Everett Golson and Sean Maguire behind center.
The key to this game will be the quarterback that is able to not turn the ball over while also being able to move the ball on offense. Heavy predicts a narrow Florida State victory as the Seminoles take advantage of a struggling Florida team.
Heavy’s Pick: Florida State 21. Florida 17. Florida State -2.5. Under on the point total.