The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (12-0) and No. 11 LSU Tigers (9-3) will battle in the SEC Championship Game.
Georgia vs. LSU Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 17.5 points, with oddsmakers listing Georgia as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Georgia has -998 odds to pick up the win, while LSU is listed at +611 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 52 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Georgia vs. LSU Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, December 3, 2022
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Betting Preview
Georgia
Georgia has been a handful for opposing teams, ranking top-25 in both total offense (eighth-best with 488.8 yards per game) and total defense (fourth-best with 270.7 yards allowed per game) this year. Georgia has been finding success on both sides of the ball, ranking 13th-best in scoring offense (38.3 points per game) and best in scoring defense (11.3 points allowed per game). Georgia has been a difficult matchup for opposing teams in the passing game, with a top-25 ranking in both passing offense (18th-best with 285.4 passing yards per game) and passing defense (23rd-best with 191.2 passing yards allowed per game) this year. Georgia has been a tough matchup for opposing teams in the running game, ranking top-25 in both rushing offense (22nd-best with 203.3 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (best with 79.5 rushing yards allowed per game) this year. Georgia has been a tough opponent for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (fifth-best with a 51.4% third-down conversion rate) and third-down defense (third-best with a 26.4% third-down percentage allowed) this season. With 13 forced turnovers (102nd in the FBS) against 14 turnovers committed (31st in the FBS), Georgia’s -1-1 turnover margin ranks 100th in college football.
LSU
From an offensive standpoint, LSU is compiling 433.3 total yards per contest (34th-ranked). It ranks 36th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (347.7 total yards given up per game). In terms of points scored LSU ranks 39th in the FBS (32.5 points per game), and it is 33rd on the other side of the ball (21.5 points allowed per contest). LSU ranks 55th in the FBS with 241.6 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 34th with 203.4 passing yards given up per game on the defensive side of the ball. In terms of rushing, LSU ranks 36th in the FBS on offense (191.8 rushing yards per game) and 59th defensively (144.3 rushing yards allowed per contest). LSU’s third-down offense has been dominant, producing a 48.7% third-down conversion percentage (12th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 76th by allowing a 39.6% third-down rate. LSU has accumulated 16 forced turnovers (72nd in the FBS) and committed 15 turnovers (46th in the FBS) this season for a +1 turnover margin that ranks 65th in the FBS.
Georgia vs. LSU Betting Analysis
Georgia Betting Insights
Georgia has covered the spread five times over 11 games with a set spread. Georgia has an ATS record of 3-6 when playing as at least 17.5-point favorites. This season, Georgia games have hit the over four times. The Bulldogs have won all eight of the games they have been the moneyline favorite this season. The Bulldogs have won all six games they have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -998 or shorter.
Tigers Betting Insights
LSU has put together a record of 6-4-0 against the spread this year. This year, five LSU games have gone over the point total. The Tigers have entered the game as underdogs four times this season and won three of those games. The Tigers have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +611.
Georgia vs. LSU Against The Spread & Betting Records
Georgia
Overall | Home | Away | |
---|---|---|---|
Point Total AVG | 55.5 | 57.2 | 52.5 |
Implied Total AVG | 42.6 | 45.1 | 38.3 |
ATS Record | 5-6-0 | 3-4-0 | 2-2-0 |
Over/Under Record | 4-7-0 | 3-4-0 | 1-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 8-0 | 4-0 | 4-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Tigers
Overall | Home | Away | |
---|---|---|---|
Point Total AVG | 53.6 | 55.4 | 50.9 |
Implied Total AVG | 31.5 | 33.3 | 28.8 |
ATS Record | 6-4-0 | 5-1-0 | 1-3-0 |
Over/Under Record | 5-5-0 | 3-3-0 | 2-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 5-1 | 3-0 | 2-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 3-1 | 2-1 | 1-0 |
Players to Watch
Georgia
- With 3.0 sacks to go with 7.0 TFL and 45 tackles in 12 games, Jamon Dumas-Johnson has been an important contributor to the Bulldogs’ defense in 2022.
- As part of the Bulldogs’ defense, Christopher Smith has posted 1.0 sack to go with 3.0 TFL, 33 tackles, and two interceptions in 12 games.
- Malaki Starks has suited up for 12 games, posting 46 tackles and two interceptions for the Bulldogs.
- With 2.5 sacks to go along with 5.0 TFL and 31 tackles, Javon Bullard has helped propel the Bulldogs’ defense over 12 games.
Tigers
- In 12 games for the Tigers, Harold Perkins has recorded 7.5 sacks to go with 8.0 TFL, 38 tackles, and one interception.
- BJ Ojulari has been providing a big boost on defense, compiling 49 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and six sacks for the Tigers.
- In 12 games for the Tigers, Micah Baskerville has collected 68 tackles, 4.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception.
- Greg Penn III has collected 58 tackles and 3.0 TFL In 12 games for the Tigers.
Georgia vs. LSU Predictions and Pick
Georgia vs. LSU betting card
- Pick ATS:
Bulldogs (-17.5)
Pick OU:
Under (52)
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Our pick to win this game is Georgia, and we project that Georgia will cover the spread (Georgia -17.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 52 points.