Idaho Vandals Face the Florida Gators: Week 1 NCAA Football Odds and Pick

Idaho Vandals

vs

Florida Gators
Saturday, August 30, 2014 7:00 PM ET
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

The Idaho Vandals will be looking to pick up a win and cover the spread when they take on the Gators in Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday in Week 1 action.

Idaho Vandals vs Florida Gators Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

Odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Florida Gators as -33.5-point favorites in the matchup, while the betting total had not been set at press time (check Sportsbook for the latest on the over under).

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Computer Prediction: Idaho Vandals vs Florida Gators Pick

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 22--2 win for the Gators on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

Idaho Vandals vs Florida Gators Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Florida will face the 1-11 Idaho Vandals, who own a 3-9 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Florida Gators are 4-8 so far this season while the Vandals are 7-5. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Florida vs Idaho injuries news.

According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 75-rated Florida Gators and the No. 123-rated Idaho Vandals in this matchup.

How Idaho Vandals vs Florida Gators Stats Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Florida Gators No. 114-ranked offense (18.83 PPG) against a Idaho Vandals defense that ranks No. 125 at 46.75 PPG. The Florida Gators passing attack has averaged 170.92 yards per game, less than the Idaho Vandals give up through the air (315.83 YPG on average).

Defensively, the Idaho Vandals feature the league's No. 118-rated road run defense, allowing 251 yards per game. Florida, meanwhile, ranks No. 66 in rushing offense at home.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Idaho was a 24-16 loser in their most recent outing on the road against New Mexico State. They failed to cover the 3.5-point spread as underdogs, while the total score (40) made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors. In their last game, the Vandals were Week 14 losers coming out on the wrong end of 24-16 score against New Mexico State.

In their last action, Florida was a 37-7 loser at home against Florida State. They failed to cover the 28.5-point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (44) was profitable news for UNDER bettors. Florida didn�t make much of a game of it last time out, losing to the Seminoles as Florida State blasted them 37-7 in Week 14 action.

Next Betting Matchups

Idaho at Louisiana-Monroe, Saturday, September 6th
Florida home to Eastern Michigan, Saturday, September 6th

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