Texas (11-1) vs Georgia (10-2)
Game Info: Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 4:00 pm (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
Betting Odds: Texas -2.5 / Georgia +2.5 --- Over/Under: 49.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ABC
The Georgia Bulldogs and the Texas Longhorns meet in the SEC conference championship game in college football action from Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Georgia vs. Texas prediction.
Georgia Recap
The Georgia Bulldogs come into the SEC title game once again after finishing the year with an overall record of 10-2, including a 6-2 mark in SEC Play. This marks Georgia’s 4th straight SEC Title game and 7th in the last 8 years.
Bulldogs Looking To Reclaim SEC Championship
Carson Beck has thrown for 3,429 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions on 65.1% passing while Trevor Etienne has rushed for 477 yards and 7 touchdowns. Nate Frazier has 587 rushing yards and 8 scores while Arian Smith leads Georgia’s receiving group with 709 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns. Dominic Lovett has a team-high 53 grabs for 571 yards and 6 scores while Dillon Bell has 37 catches for 433 yards and 4 touchdowns. On defense, CJ Allen and Malaki Starks each have 65 total tackles while Jalon Walker and Chaz Chambliss each have a team-high 5.5 sacks. As a unit, Georgia has combined for 30 sacks and 6 interceptions as a team so far this season.
Texas Recap
The Texas Longhorns come into this game looking to make a splash in their debut SEC season, finishing with an overall record of 11-1, including a 7-1 mark in SEC play.
Longhorns Hunting For First Conference Championship In SEC Debut
Quinn Ewers has thrown for 2,307 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions on 67.3% passing while Arch Manning has thrown for 939 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions on 67.8% passing. Quintrevion Wisner has 812 rushing yards while Jaydon Blue has 562 rushing yards with 6 TDs and Jerrick Gibson has 342 rushing yards and 4 TDs. Gunnar Helm has a team-high 48 receptions for 600 yards while Isaiah Bond has 510 receiving yards with 5 TDs and Matthew Golden has 576 receiving yards and 8 TDs as well. Three more Longhorns have 200+ receiving yards, including Jaydon Blue who has 4 TDs, and DeAndre Moore Jr. who has 5 TDs this season. On defense, Anthony Hill Jr. has a team-high 84 total tackles and 7.5 sacks while Jahdae Barron and Andrew Mukuba each have 4 interceptions. Colin Simmons has also added 7 sacks and Barryn Sorrell has 4.5 sacks. As a unit, Texas’ defense has combined for 36 sacks and 18 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Texas Longhorns will win
- Texas has won 14 of its last 15 games against conference opponents.
- Georgia has lost five of its last six games against conference opponents at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Georgia vs. Texas Prediction
I’m with Georgia here. I know Texas wants their revenge and has plenty of experience in big games, but Georgia was a dog in Austin the first time these two teams met and had zero issues putting away the Longhorns. I just think that Georgia’s big game experience in this championship game and the game being in Atlanta gives them the slightest of edges here, so give me Georgia and the points.
Chris’s Pick Georgia +2.5
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
