The No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs (5-0, 3-0 SEC) and the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide (5-0, 3-0) meet Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Let's analyze college football odds around the Georgia vs. Alabama odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.
Alabama leads the all-time series 45-27-4, and the Crimson Tide won last season's regular-season matchup in Athens, 24-21. But, Georgia won last season's battle 28-7 in the SEC Conference Championship Game in Atlanta. When these teams meet, there are generally big stakes, and this season is no different. Since 2012, these teams have met in the SEC Championship Game 5 times, and they've played for the CFP
National Championship twice, splitting those 2 games.
It appears that the show will go on Saturday night in Tuscaloosa despite the passing of Hurricane Isaias, which struck the panhandle of Florida on Friday night as a Category 2 storm. While over 253,000 people in Alabama are without power (as of 1 a.m. ET), and that number is expected to grow, the plan appears to be in place to play the football game as scheduled despite the potential for dangerous road conditions, downed trees and power lines, etc.
As it stands, the weather forecast calls for a 50% chance of precipitation by gametime, with light winds from 8-11 MPH. The showers are expected to taper off by halftime at the latest.
Georgia roughed up Vanderbilt 38-14 in between the hedges last Saturday, but it failed to cover as a 25.5-point favorite as the Over (49.5) cashed. The Bulldogs are 4-1 against the spread (ATS) this season, while the Over is a perfect 5-0.
Alabama took care of Mississippi State 56-23 on the road last week as a 5.5-point favorite as the Over (62.5) cashed. Alabama has scored 45+ in all 5 games this season, while going 4-1 ATS. The Over is also a perfect 5-0 for the Crimson Tide.
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Georgia at Alabama odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Georgia +104 (bet $100 to win $104) | Alabama -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Georgia +1.5 (-106) | Alabama -1.5 (-114)
- Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Georgia at Alabama picks and predictions
Prediction
Alabama 34, Georgia 29
Moneyline
Alabama (-125) will cost you a little more than simply laying the little bit of points. There is no sense paying up for a small amount of insurance, unless you're absolutely convinced of a Tide win, but only by a single point.
PASS.
Against the spread
ALABAMA -1.5 (-114) is the better play in this game. Generally, if you like a small favorite, laying the points at -2.5 or lower is the recommended play rather than playing the moneyline. And, if you like Georgia, or small underdogs in general, it's a better value to take the moneyline.
Over/Under
OVER 51.5 (-115) is a strong play in this SEC showdown, especially if the weather pulls out earlier than forecast and the field is drier than expected. A fast track with these 2 teams would make for quite the shootout, as the Over is 5-0 for both teams.
Best prop bet
ALABAMA QB KEELON RUSSELL - OVER 1.5 PASSING TDs (+104 / FanDuel)
Russell is strong play at plus money. The sophomore has rolled up 1,414 passing yards, 11 TDs and 2 INTs with 2+ passing touchdowns in each of his past 3 outings. He also has a rushing TD in 4 of his 5 games, so he's a good option at +135, too, if you want to go that way.
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