Florida Gators vs Kentucky Wildcats Prediction, 11/8/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Gators vs Kentucky Wildcats

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Location: Kroger Field in Lexington, KY

TV: SEC Network

Odds/Point Spread: Wildcats (+3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 45.5

Kroger Field is the site where the Kentucky Wildcats (2-5) will try to defeat the Florida Gators (3-5) on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Florida opens as 3.5-point favorites. The over/under is 45.5.

The Florida Gators come into this game with a record of 3-5 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Gators faced the Georgia Bulldogs and ended up losing by a score of 24-20. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 56 plays which gave them 281 yds. The Florida Gators ran the ball 32 times and accumulated 115 yds, which had them averaging 3.6 yards per carry. Against the rush, the Gators conceded 138 yds on 39 attempts, which averages out to 3.5 yards per run surrendered. Florida surrendered 20 pass completions on 29 tries for 223 yds, and a completion rate of 69.0%.

The Gators have earned 2,822 total yards over the course of this season. With reference to notching touchdowns, Florida has compiled 12 touchdowns via the pass and 6 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the ball 12 times. Florida has compiled 156 first downs, and they have been hurt by 46 infractions for 394 yds. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 126.5 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 104th in the nation. When talking about scoring points, the Florida Gators have an average of 22.1 points per game.

When it comes to passing yards, the Gators have given up 1,762 yards which puts them in 49th in the country. They have allowed 220.3 yards per game via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 59.9%. For the season, they have allowed 340.5 yards per contest putting them 43rd in college football. They have given up 7 touchdowns by air as well as 11 touchdowns running the ball. The opposition is running for 3.4 yards per attempt on the ground and 120.3 rushing yards per game for the year. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 962 yards on the ground through 8 games. The Gators are sitting in 32nd in college football concerning their opponents scoring, giving up 20.5 PPG.

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The Wildcats come into this matchup with a record of 2-5 for this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Wildcats went home victorious with a score of 10-3 when they faced the Auburn Tigers. The Wildcats finished the contest with 240 yards on 61 plays (3.9 yards per play). Kentucky ran the ball for 2.5 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 79 yds on 32 carries. Kentucky conceded 40 rush attempts for 118 yds (3.0 yds per rush). The Wildcats pass defense gave up a completion rate of 48.4%, surrendering 123 yards on 15 for 31 passing.

In relation to their ability to score points, the Wildcats sit 103rd in the nation by tallying 22.4 PPG. The Kentucky Wildcats have an average of 346.1 yards/game, which has them sitting 101st in Division 1. The Kentucky offense has compiled 343 penalty yds on 43 violations, which ranks 107th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away 8 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 5 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 160 1st downs. During this campaign to this point, the Wildcats have a total of 1,610 yards through the air not to mention holding an average of 201.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 95th in D-1. They maintain an average of 144.9 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,159 yards in total.

The Wildcats are giving up 26.8 points per game, which has them sitting 86th in D-1. Kentucky has allowed a total of 1,041 yards rushing (130.1 yards/game) and 17 touchdowns via the rush this season. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns through the air and 236.8 yards per outing, which puts them in 94th in Division 1. The Wildcats defense has been on the field for 533 plays, which ranks them 39th in D-1. They have compiled 1 fumbles recovered and 7 interceptions so far this year. Overall, they have surrendered 214 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Gators/Wildcats college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Wildcats +3.5

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