Florida football vs Kentucky predictions, picks, odds for Week 11 college football game

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Florida football will go back on the road this week as the Gators face Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. at Kroger Field on Saturday, Nov. 8.

UF (3-5, 2-3 SEC) will hope to pickup interim head coach Billy Gonzales first win at the helm. The game will be televised on SEC Network. The Gators come off a 24-20 loss to Georgia, while the Wildcats (3-5, 1-5) defeated Auburn 10-3 last week.

Kentucky’s offense is led by running back Seth McGowan, who has rushed for 529 yards and seven touchdowns. Wide receiver Kendrick Law’s 30 catches, 351 yards and three touchdowns leads the Wildcats’ passing game. Under center for Kentucky has been Cutter Boley, who has thrown for 1,376 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

On the defensive side of the ball, linebacker Alex Afari Jr. leads Kentucky with 49 total tackles, six tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway has now thrown for 1,679 yards, 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Running back Jaden Baugh has now rushed for 683 yards and five scores.

UF linebacker Myles Graham has recorded 48 tackles, 3.5 TFLs and four bass breakups.

Here are predictions, picks and betting odds for Florida vs. Kentucky.

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Florida vs Kentucky odds, money line, over/under

Despite the betting lines, Florida should be a clear favorite in this matchup. The Gators will rely heavily on their defense, which should take advantage of an inconsistent Kentucky offense. UF’s offense, which showed signs of improvement last week despite a coaching change, showed significant signs of improvement and efficiency facing a tough Georgia defense. However, this week Florida’s offense should put up several season highs.

Odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook as of Wednesday afternoon.

Spread: 3

Over/under: 43.5

Moneyline: (-165) Florida, (+140) Kentucky

Florida vs Kentucky predictions, picks for college football Week 11

Andrew Abadie, The Gainesville Sun

Florida 31, Kentucky 13: Florida’s defense will dictate this game, and force numerous turnovers against Kentucky’s inconsistent offense. On the opposite side of the ball, the Gator offense should have no problems scoring points against the Wildcats. This game should be a lopsided victory for UF.

Kevin Brockway, The Gainesville Sun

Florida 17, Kentucky 13: Florida will pick up its first win under interim coach Billy Gonzales in a hard fought, defensive struggle. Starting quarterback DJ Lagway will throw two TD passes and UF’s defense will pressure UK freshman quarterback Cutter Boley and force him into enough mistakes to escape with the win.

Noah Ram, The Gainesville Sun

Florida 20, Kentucky 10: It’ll be an at-times ugly game in Lexington, but the Gators will get their first road win of the season. Kentucky’s offense is too inconsistent to have much faith in them, and what Florida’s defense did last week to Georgia – despite injuries – proves they can contain most offenses in the SEC. UK won’t provide any issues. UF’s offense won’t light the world on fire, but DJ Lagway should do enough to secure the victory.

This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Florida vs Kentucky predictions, picks, odds for college football Week 11

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