Tennessee 12.5 favs over the gators

[BucksnortVol]

Let's forget about the prognosticator's predictions.....just know this. To get to Atl, we can't lose more than one game, period.
Next, better to consider us a underdog to FL until we beat them.
We're playing with big chips now, and the biggest is the one we need to have on our own shoulder in every game.
GBO!

 

[SteelerVol]

If we lose to Florida this year expect sales numbers for torches and pitchforks to go sky-high...

 

[VFL-82-JP]

...just know this. To get to Atl, we can't lose more than one game, period.

Where does this idea come from? We've seen a few different people say it in recent weeks, but it makes no sense.

Plenty of 6-2 (SEC) teams have gotten to Atlanta. Some of them even won the championship game.

So...why do a few people think this?

 

[VolsRule]

That spread is pretty low---I think it will be bigger than that. UT will get up early and pour it on in the second half. Florida's inexperienced QB will be throwing it up for grabs--look for a pick six. Tennessee 33 Florida 13!

 

[Wylo]

I'd take Florida and the points against any players in Tennessee Orange.

 

[LittleVol]

Where does this idea come from? We've seen a few different people say it in recent weeks, but it makes no sense.

Plenty of 6-2 (SEC) teams have gotten to Atlanta. Some of them even won the championship game.

So...why do a few people think this?

You're correct JP.

I'm not sure why people keep saying it.

Either way. I think we get to Atlanta. Its gonna be a real battle to beat the Gators. That offense has some potency when the QB is in rythm.

We beat them we win the east.

 

[T-TownVol]

South Point Hotel and Casino??????
Pardon me if I wait for a legit line.......

 

[ReaderVol]

I'd take Florida and the points against any players in Tennessee Orange.

If you do I hope you don't bet your mortgage.
This team is different and finally has not only the talent but also the leadership and mental toughness to be pretty special. I really think we handle them pretty well. I think Shoop defensive philosophy fits the talent he has like a glove. I think the UF offense will struggle scoring more than 10 points.

 

[KBVol]

12.5? I'd put my money on the Gators. Vols should win, but this game will be close

Nobody with their own money and any sense would bet Tennessee with that over the top line. It's a sucker bet. You may believe that Tennessee is gonna win, but anybody taking Tennessee as a 12.5 point favorite is a fool.

 

[Wylo]

If you do I hope you don't bet your mortgage.
This team is different and finally has not only the talent but also the leadership and mental toughness to be pretty special. I really think we handle them pretty well. I think Shoop defensive philosophy fits the talent he has like a glove. I think the UF offense will struggle scoring more than 10 points.

Hahahaha.... it's the same garbage every year.. maybe one day that will actually come true. Like I said, I'll take the 12.5 and make plenty of money. Tennessee can win. Tennessee can't win by that much, imo.

 

[ReaderVol]

Hahahaha.... it's the same garbage every year.. maybe one day that will actually come true. Like I said, I'll take the 12.5 and make plenty of money. Tennessee can win. Tennessee can't win by that much, imo.

If you can't see a difference in this team and the program as a whole then you're not looking.

 

[ReaderVol]

Hahahaha.... it's the same garbage every year.. maybe one day that will actually come true. Like I said, I'll take the 12.5 and make plenty of money. Tennessee can win. Tennessee can't win by that much, imo.

Then I suggest you lay a few bills big boy.

 

[99gator]

I know people say that the past doesn't matter, but gamblers sure as heck pay attention to it. So, I did a little research.

The last time Tennessee beat Florida by 12.5 was in 2003. The last time Tennessee beat Florida by 12.5 in Knoxville was in 1992.

The last time Tennessee beat a decent opponent by 12.5 in Knoxville was in 2009 when Tennessee beat a Georgia team that ended the season 8-5 by 26 points.

They also beat a 10-3 Cincinnati team in 2011 by 22 points, but I was not sure you all would want to count that one....for obvious reasons.

So, say what you will, but gamblers pay attention to trends. An example is one that I point out every year which is that you can count on the Tennessee-Georgia game being close.

With all that being said, 12.5 is a ridiculous betting line

 

[ReaderVol]

I know people say that the past doesn't matter, but gamblers sure as heck pay attention to it. So, I did a little research.

The last time Tennessee beat Florida by 12.5 was in 2003. The last time Tennessee beat Florida by 12.5 in Knoxville was in 1992.

The last time Tennessee beat a decent opponent by 12.5 in Knoxville was in 2009 when Tennessee beat a Georgia team that ended the season 8-5 by 26 points.

They also beat a 10-3 Cincinnati team in 2011 by 22 points, but I was not sure you all would want to count that one....for obvious reasons.

So, say what you will, but gamblers pay attention to trends. An example is one that I point out every year which is that you can count on the Tennessee-Georgia game being close.

With all that being said, 12.5 is a ridiculous betting line

Then get you some action on the game and clean up. I mean don't let this golden opportunity pass you by. It's like getting Apple stock early.

 

[KBVol]

Florida will be 3-0 coming off big win when they come to Knoxville. No need to lay 12- now. Line should be around 6-7 game week.

Frankly, I think they'll see why Del Rio has bounced around when he plays in Knoxville. Their spring game was designed to make him look good but defenses will take away the short quick passes that he can throw and his arm strength won't beat people down field.

You may be right about DelRio. Just gotta pray that he's not so bad that McElwain pulls him in favor the second or third string QB, especially if he's a walkon. If that happens, we definitely got no chance.

 

[PowerSweep]

Or someone with the a great memory....
When were we last this big a favorite over gators?

vols have never(at least not in last 50 yrs) been favored by even a td vs fla..in 1990 we were -4 and 2002 we were -5.5..those are the biggest lines

A sad side note that shows vols decline post fulmer..we were never in the history of ut football-or at least since neyland- more than a 17-18 pt underdog..happened 3x that vols were 17-18 pt dog-1978 at notre dame, 81 at usc, 2001 at fla(as #2 team..crazy!)..but ut has been an underdog of more than 18 pts 8x from 2009-2015.

 

[PowerSweep]

and yes, I would be worried about laying 12 points with a team that has crapped in their pants repeatedly over the years when playing the gators with equal or better teams.

We may very well win but there can't be any value in taking vols laying 2 td's vs a team they have lost to what..19 out of the last 23? 11 straight? uh uh..not me.

 

[ReaderVol]

There's easy money to be made. I hope y'all are getting on it since the line is so outrageous.

 

[UTK]

Nah. It won't be.

We should have won by 13 last year on the road against a better Florida team.

This year they'll be worse. We'll be better. Its at home.

I'll be shocked if we don't cover the spread.

It shouldnt be close. But it will be. No doubt.

 

[99gator]

Nah. It won't be.

We should have won by 13 last year on the road against a better Florida team.

This year they'll be worse. We'll be better. Its at home.

I'll be shocked if we don't cover the spread.

I wonder who posted this last season.

The Florida game won't even be competitive
Y'all are worrying about nothing. Did you see the Washington/St. Louis game today? Matt Jones was running wild. Florida had more players drafted than just about every team in the SEC. And yet they still only beat us 10-9 with our best QB watching the game.

If we closed a 24 point margin with Oklahoma in one year to a double OT game, then I'm sure we can close a 1 point margin against Florida.

The game will be over after 3 quarters. 27-10 Tennessee.

Georgia is the next real game we play.

 

[UT_Tix79]

I wonder who posted this last season.

The Florida game won't even be competitive
Y'all are worrying about nothing. Did you see the Washington/St. Louis game today? Matt Jones was running wild. Florida had more players drafted than just about every team in the SEC. And yet they still only beat us 10-9 with our best QB watching the game.

If we closed a 24 point margin with Oklahoma in one year to a double OT game, then I'm sure we can close a 1 point margin against Florida.

The game will be over after 3 quarters. 27-10 Tennessee.

Georgia is the next real game we play.

Don't blame D4H, he's just a bandwagon fan who says he hasn't watched our games in years because he knew we wouldn't be good...

 

[UT_Tix79]

I'm detached from the irrational fandom of some here. I only exude confidence when I know my team is great.

Last Tennessee/Florida game I watched before last year was 2005.

Why?

Because thats the last time I expected to win.

2014 was a matchup of 2 bad teams. Florida was just a lil less bad.

This is the definition of a bandwagon fan...I will watch every game we play, no matter the day we play, the team we play, the spread, or our overall record. Your comment literally makes me sick

 

[PowerSweep]

if you go 9 years without watching a rivalry game you aren't really a fan

 

[PowerSweep]

Most Top 10 Match-Ups:
Ohio St. Michigan 22-(11-9-2)–0.54545
Oklahoma Nebraska 20-(14-6-0)–0.70000
USC Notre Dame 20-(10-8-2)–0.55000
Oklahoma Texas 18-(10-7-1)–0.58333
Miami (FL) Florida St. 15-(11-4-0)–0.73333
Florida St. Florida 14-(8-5-1)–0.60714
Florida Tennessee 12-(9-3-0)–0.75000
USC UCLA 12-(6-5-1)–0.54167
Alabama LSU 11-(8-3-0)–0.72727
Texas Arkansas 11-(8-3-0)–0.72727

Amazing Gators Vols is on the list of most played top 10 matchups when 58% of the games played have been since 1990

 

[Wylo]

Then I suggest you lay a few bills big boy.

Oh I'm making money on that game, sir. Hide and watch. And did you really quote the same thing twice with two different responses? ? That's why I love you, RV. Lol.