Florida vs Alabama 2010 College Football Picks: On Saturday (8 pm ET, CBS) No. 1 ranked Alabama finds itself in another SEC top-10 matchup on, this time with No. 7 Florida, the pick to win the SEC East. It was only a week ago when the Crimson Tide narrowly escaped defeat by topping No. 10 Arkansas 24-20 in Fayetteville. While this game between Florida and Alabama will draw plenty of national attention, it is rather insignificant on the SEC scene. Win or lose, both schools will be favored to win their divisions.
Bodog.com lists Alabama as 8-chalk favorites versus Florida with a 48 (over/under) total.Gators' backers are getting +265 moneyline odds as the underdog while the Tide is giving -330 odds.Alabama leads the nation in scoring defense, surrendering just 9.75 points per game or 39 total points in four games. Robert Lester had two huge interceptions against Arkansas that helped the Crimson Tide complete the come-back win in Fayetteville and preserve their undefeated season. He now has four interceptions this season to lead the SEC and rank tied for second nationally at 1.00 per game. Dont’a Hightower has a team-high 20 tackles, a pass breakup and one quarterback hurry in 2010. Mark Barron is tied for the team lead with 20 tackles while recording one interception, one sack (-7), one forced fumble, one quarterback hurry and two pass breakups.
The Crimson Tide offense is averaging 511.75 yards of total offense per game to rank sixth nationally and first in the SEC. Mark Ingram rushed for 157 yards on 24 carries against Arkansas, moving him up the Alabama career rushing yards chart into fifth place with 2,694 yards in his career. Julio Jones has caught 20 passes for 303 yards and two touchdowns in four games in 2010, averaging 15.1 yards per catch to give the Tide a lethal threat on the outside. Greg McElroy has completed 70.9 percent of his passes for 899 yards and seven touchdowns and three interceptions while ranking seventh nationally in passing efficiency at 178.62.
Florida has done well at stopping the run so far this season. In its two SEC games this season, Florida’s opponent has come into the game with the league’s leading rusher. In both cases, Florida has held its opponent under 100 yards rushing as a team. -Jonathan Bostic has three interceptions this season, tying for the team lead. He is tied with three others for the national interception lead among linebackers. Jelani Jenkins has 23 tackles on the season, with two tackles for loss and one sack. Ahmad Black leads the team for the season with 30 tackles and has 2.5 tackles for loss, as well.
Reno Gold's pick: I might regret this but I think alabama is vulnerable in some areas that Florida can exploit. That's why I like Florida getting 8 points.
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