Alabama (3-0) vs Georgia (3-0)
Game Info: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Bryant-Denny Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Alabama +1.5 / Georgia -1.5 — Over/Under: 53.5
The Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide meet Saturday in week 5 college football action at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Here’s a Georgia vs Alabama Prediction. This article will include a Georgia vs Alabama Pick.
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs recently beat Tennessee Tech and Kentucky, and they play Auburn next. The Georgia Bulldogs haven’t lost a road game since October 2020. Carson Beck is completing 68.3 percent of his passes for 680 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Dominic Lovett and Arian Smith have combined for 297 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Dillon Bell has 9 receptions.
The Georgia Bulldogs ground game is averaging 145.7 yards per contest, and Trevor Etienne leads the way with 157 yards on 24 carries. Defensively, Georgia is allowing 6 points and 202 yards per game. CJ Allen leads the Georgia Bulldogs with 15 tackles, Jalon Walker has 1.5 sacks and Malaki Starks has 1 interception.
Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview
The Alabama Crimson Tide beat WKU, South Florida, and Wisconsin, and they play Vanderbilt next. Alabama looks for its eighth 4-0 start in the last 9 years. Jalen Milroe is completing 67.3 percent of his passes for 590 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Ryan Williams and Germie Bernard have combined for 410 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Kobe Prentice has 5 receptions.
The Alabama Crimson Tide ground game is averaging 238 yards per contest, and Jam Miller leads the way with 265 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Alabama is allowing 8.7 points and 248 yards per game. Jihaad Campbell leads the Alabama Crimson Tide with 28 tackles, Que Robinson has 3 sacks and Keon Sabb has 2 interceptions.
Why the Georgia Bulldogs will win
- Georgia has won 38 of its last 39 games in September.
- Georgia has covered the spread in four of its last five games against AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgia’s last four games against teams with an AP Ranking of 4 has gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of Alabama’s last five games at Bryant-Denny Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Alabama ranks 4th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (3.0).
- Alabama ranks T5th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (23.3).
- Georgia ranks 3rd among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (6.0).
- Georgia ranks T3rd among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (1.0).
Georgia vs Alabama Prediction
This will be the first time the Alabama Crimson Tide will be a home underdog since November 2007 against LSU. That alone makes the Tide worth a look, as you simply don’t get these chances. With that said, I still have more confidence in Georgia to get the job done as its defense has been sharper and the offense has more balance. Alabama has been shaky with its run defense through a handful of games, and that’s a concern. Until proven otherwise, Georgia is still the best team in the country, and it feels like a gift to get such a soft line, hostile road environment or not. Give me the Georgia Bulldogs.