Georgia Predicted Favorite Over Alabama in Big SEC Showdown
Analysts favor Georgia’s odds over Alabama in Saturday’s matchup.
ATHENS, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 6: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs prepares to take the field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty ImagesGeorgia looks to continue their win streak as oddsmakers put them ahead by 3.5 points for their Sept. 27 SEC clash with Alabama in Athens.
Both squads used their off week to prep. After stumbling against Florida State, the Tide struck back with wins over UL Monroe and Wisconsin, putting them at 2-1. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs kept their perfect record intact, barely getting past Tennessee 44-41.
History favors the Tide in this matchup. They've taken nine of the last 10 battles against Georgia. Away from home, the Tide's betting record looks shaky. They've missed in four of five road games. Their trips between the hedges show mixed results with a 3-1 record in the last four matchups.
Straight-up bets show Georgia at -146, while Alabama sits at +122. The Tide's last five SEC games stayed under the points total.
Gunner Stockton proved his worth in the last game. The Tennessee game "was the moment when Gunner Stockton grew up," head coach Kirby Smart said, according to Sports Illustrated.
The game will broadcast on ABC at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. FanDuel warns these odds might shift as game day nears.
