ESPN College Football Odds: Florida vs Mississippi State

The Florida Gators and the Mississippi State Bulldogs will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Oddsmakers currently have the Gators listed as 22½-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game's total is sitting at 50. Tim Tebow directed a 69-yard drive in the final minutes, setting up Caleb Sturgis' 27-yard field goal with 9 seconds remaining that gave Florida a 23-20 win against Arkansas in Week 7. The Gators failed to cover the 24-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 58. Anthony Dixon did the damage for Mississippi State with two rushing touchdowns in a 27-6 win over Middle Tennessee in Week 7. The Bulldogs covered the 4.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 52.5. Current streak: Florida has won 6 straight games. Team records: Florida: 6-0 SU, 2-2-1 ATS Mississippi State: 3-4 SU, 3-3 ATS Florida most recently: When playing in October are 7-3 When playing on grass are 10-0 After outgaining opponent are 10-0 When playing within the conference are 10-0 Mississippi State most recently: When playing in October are 5-5 When playing on grass are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 1-9 When playing within the conference are 3-7 A few trends to consider: Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Florida is 10-0-1 ATS in its last 11 games on the road Mississippi State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home Mississippi State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Next up: Florida home to Georgia, Saturday, October 31 Mississippi State at Kentucky, Saturday, October 31   All professional handicappers are proud to show off the amount of research that goes into a pick.  If a handicapper gives you no rationale, rest assured you just paid for a coin flip.  Get accurate analysis for every pick at GodsTips.com