Georgia opened as 9.5 point favorite over Florida for their upcoming matchup against the Gators. Florida is the No. 20 team in the country, so this is a good amount for UGA to be favored by. This spread is already changing from where it opened though, and it is changing in Georgia's favor.
As of now Georgia is a 10.5 point favorite over Florida, according to the DraftKings Sportsbook. This change may be subtle, but it indicates that Vegas and sports bettors' confidence in Georgia is growing as we inch closer to the game.
Confidence in Georgia vs Florida is growing
It may seem a bit strange for people to be high on Georgia heading into this matchup against Florida because they just lost to an average Auburn team last week at home. The Bulldogs however have recently shown that they know how to bounce back after suffering a loss.
Georgia is 5-0 overall in their next game following a loss. They are also 5-0 in their next game immediately after their bye week as well. This is the exact situation that Georgia finds themselves in right now, so maybe it is fair that confidence is high in Georgia heading into this game.
Georgia is also riding a five game win streak against Florida, so they have every reason to be confident heading into this matchup against one of their biggest rivals.
This week's spread is the most irrelevant of the season
The argument could be made that the spread of any game doesn't truly matter. Sports bettors definitely care, but to the teams and average fans who don't gamble it doesn't matter what Vegas thinks heading into a game. That is especially the case this week.
Last week Georgia was favored by nearly three touchdowns over an unranked Auburn. Georgia ended up losing this game at home as the No. 1 team in the country. If that can occur then Georgia could definitely lose to a top 20 Florida team who they are a much smaller favorite against.
Florida also has shown glimpses of being a solid team this season. They have big wins over Ole Miss and Texas this year which is a collection of victories anyone would be proud of, but the Gators also have ugly losses to Missouri and South Carolina as well. No one knows which version of Florida will show up since they've been so unpredictable this season, so that fact makes Vegas' spread matter even less.
Regardless of what Vegas thinks Georgia will be ready for this game because they need a big win after their frustrating loss to Auburn the last time they took the field.
Game odds adjust periodically and are subject to change.
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