Georgia (8-2) vs Massachusetts (2-8)
Game Info: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:45 pm (Sanford Stadium)
Betting Odds: Georgia -42.5 / Massachusetts +42.5 --- Over/Under: 57.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The UMass Minutemen and the Georgia Bulldogs meet Saturday in college football action from Sanford Stadium. Here’s a UMass vs Georgia prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best UMass vs Georgia pick. We will examine:
The UMass Minutemen's recent form and player performance
The Georgia Bulldogs' recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UMass Minutemen
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Georgia Bulldogs
Recent betting trends in games played between UMass and Georgia
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the UMass vs Georgia game
UMass Minutemen Betting Preview
UMass lost their first three games this year before finally bagging a win over Central Connecticut State. The Minutemen would go just 1-4 in the next quintet, falling to Miami-OH, Northern Illinois, Missouri, and Mississippi State in that time.
In the Liberty game last weekend, UMass was up 20-7 by halftime but eventually fell in overtime 35-34 for a tough outcome. AJ Hairston threw for 163 yards, and Jalen John led the rush on 15 carries for 119 yards and two scores in the losing effort.
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview
Over on the Bulldogs’ side, they won their first three games before a September 28 loss to Alabama 41-34. Georgia would come back with wins over Auburn, Mississippi State, Texas, and Florida before another loss to Ole Miss 28-10 on November 9.
Matched up against Tennessee on Saturday, Georgia was down 10-0 by the end of the first quarter but quickly rallied to eventually win 31-17. Carson Beck had 347 pass yards with a couple of scores. Leading the rush was Nate Frazier on 68 yards and a TD off 19 totes.
Why the Georgia Bulldogs will win
- Georgia has won each of its last 29 games at Sanford Stadium.
- Massachusetts has lost 27 of its last 28 road games against non-conference opponents.
- Massachusetts has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games after coming off overtime.
- Massachusetts has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against opponents from the Southeastern Conference.
Why the Massachusetts Minutemen will win
- Georgia has failed to cover the spread in 10 of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Massachusetts has covered the spread in seven of its last nine road games against opponents from the Southeastern Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Massachusetts' last three November games against AP-ranked teams has gone OVER the total points line.
- Three of Georgia's last four games against non-conference opponents at Sanford Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
UMass vs Georgia Prediction
I was going to lean toward Georgia, but the thick line seems generous enough to consider the Minutemen. The Bulldogs gave up 319 yards (152 rushing), 20 first downs, and 10-of-18 on third-down tries in their win over Tennessee, but were able to withstand it on offense. Georgia managed 453 yards (347 passing) and 25 first downs themselves, going 8-of-14 on third-down tries. It was a nice bounce-back after a frustrating loss to Ole Miss.
As for UMass, they lost steam in the second half against Liberty and eventually took a tough defeat. The Minutemen rushed for 263 yards and had 26 first downs but also gave up 309 rush yards on the other side. Needless to say, this Georgia matchup will be a difficult one, and I don’t see UMass getting too close. That said, it's an awfully hefty line.
Andrew’s Pick UMass Minutemen +42.5
AUTHOR: Andrew Jett
