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The No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide (11-1) and the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (12-0) meet in Atlanta, Georgia to play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Georgia vs. Alabama Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 5.5 points, with oddsmakers listing Georgia as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Georgia has -212 odds to pick up the win, while Alabama is listed at +174 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 54 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Georgia vs. Alabama Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, December 2, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Betting Preview
Georgia
Georgia has been shining on both offense and defense, ranking fifth-best in total offense (496.6 yards per game) and ninth-best in total defense (294.7 yards allowed per game). Georgia has been thriving on both sides of the ball, ranking eighth-best in scoring offense (39.6 points per game) and sixth-best in scoring defense (15.8 points allowed per game). Georgia has been shining on both offense and defense in the passing game, ranking ninth-best in passing offense (310.8 passing yards per game) and 12th-best in passing defense (176.5 passing yards allowed per game). Georgia is totaling 185.8 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 30th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 27th, allowing 118.2 rushing yards per game. Georgia has been a handful for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (best with a 56.2% third-down percentage) and third-down defense (second-best with a 26.7% third-down percentage allowed) this season. Georgia ranks 57th in college football with a +1 turnover margin after forcing 11 turnovers (83rd in the FBS) and committing 10 (34th in the FBS).
Alabama
Alabama ranks 49th in the FBS with 411.5 total yards per game, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks 16th-best by giving up just 312.7 total yards per game. Alabama has been top-25 on both sides of the ball this season, as it ranks 17th-best in points per game (35.8) and 14th-best in points allowed per game (17.9). Alabama has been excelling on pass defense, allowing just 184.3 passing yards per game (15th-best). On offense, it ranks 58th in the FBS by racking up 231.5 passing yards per game. In terms of rushing, Alabama ranks 43rd in the FBS on offense (180 rushing yards per game) and 33rd on defense (128.4 rushing yards allowed per contest). Alabama’s third-down offense has been thriving, producing a 48.7% third-down conversion percentage (10th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 26th by surrendering a 33.9% third-down rate. Alabama has accumulated 14 forced turnovers this season and have turned it over seven times, resulting in a +7 turnover margin, which ranks 14th-best in the FBS.
Georgia vs. Alabama Betting Analysis
Georgia Betting Insights
Georgia has put together a 4-7-1 record against the spread this season. In games it is played as 5.5-point favorites or more, Georgia has an ATS record of 4-7-1. This season, six Georgia games have gone over the point total. The Bulldogs have not yet lost a game they played as the moneyline favorite this season, going 9-0. The Bulldogs have played nine times as a moneyline favorite with odds of -212 or shorter, and won in each game.
Alabama Betting Insights
Alabama is 8-4-0 against the spread this year. Alabama games have gone over the total nine times this year. The Crimson Tide will play as the underdog for the first time this season. The Crimson Tide have played as an underdog of +174 or more once this season and won that game.
Georgia vs. Alabama Against The Spread & Betting Records
Georgia
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 54.0 | 54.3 | 53.6 |
| Implied Total AVG | 39.4 | 41.6 | 36.4 |
| ATS Record | 4-7-1 | 2-4-1 | 2-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 6-6-0 | 3-4-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 9-0 | 4-0 | 5-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Alabama
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 51.3 | 52.9 | 49.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 34.6 | 36.0 | 32.6 |
| ATS Record | 8-4-0 | 5-2-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 9-3-0 | 5-2-0 | 4-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 10-1 | 5-1 | 5-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Players to Watch
Georgia
- To go along with his 3,500 passing yards and 72.4% completion percentage this year, Carson Beck has tallied 22 touchdowns against six interceptions.
- In addition to the numbers he’s posted in the passing game, Beck has also chipped in 129 rushing yards and three touchdowns in 12 games.
- As part of the Bulldogs’ ground attack, Daijun Edwards has scampered for 780 yards and 11 touchdowns on 5.3 YPC.
- Edwards has 17 receptions (1.7 per game) for 158 yards (15.8 per game) and zero touchdowns in 10 games for the Bulldogs.
- Kendall Milton has compiled 644 rushing yards (64.4 yards per game) and 10 touchdowns while averaging 6.5 yards per carry in 10 games for the Bulldogs.
- Brock Bowers has been targeted zero times for 51 catches, 660 yards and six touchdowns in nine games.
- With two sacks to go with three TFL, 62 tackles, and four interceptions in 12 games, Tykee Smith has been a big contributor to the Bulldogs’ defense in 2023.
- With 60 tackles, two TFL, and two sacks in 12 games, Smael Mondon Jr. has been a key part of the Bulldogs’ defensive unit in 2023.
- With 49 tackles and two interceptions in 10 games, Javon Bullard has been a significant part of the Bulldogs’ defense in 2023.
- Malaki Starks, as part of the Bulldogs’ defense, has amassed 40 tackles and two interceptions in 12 games.
Alabama
- Jalen Milroe has 21 TD passes and six interceptions in 11 games, completing 66.4% of his throws for 2,526 yards (229.6 per game).
- In addition, Milroe has run for 439 yards and 12 TDs.
- On the ground, Jase McClellan has scored six touchdowns and accumulated 803 yards (66.9 per game).
- McClellan also has 13 catches for 126 yards and zero TDs.
- Jermaine Burton has 33 catches for 749 yards (74.9 per game) and seven touchdowns in 10 games.
- Roydell Williams has run for 497 yards (41.4 per game) and four touchdowns in 12 games.
- In the passing game, Williams has scored one touchdown, with 10 receptions for 49 yards.
- As a tone-setter on defense, the Crimson Tide’s Caleb Downs has posted 84 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions in 12 games.
- The Crimson Tide’s Terrion Arnold has totaled one sack to go with two TFL, 52 tackles, and five interceptions in 12 games.
- In 11 games for the Crimson Tide, Dallas Turner has delivered 45 tackles, six TFL, and eight sacks.
- On defense, Chris Braswell has supplied 39 tackles, five TFL, seven sacks, and one interception in 12 games.
Georgia vs. Alabama Predictions and Pick
Georgia vs. Alabama betting card
- Pick ATS:
Alabama (+5.5)
- Pick OU: Under (54)
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Our prediction to win this matchup is Georgia, and we project that Alabama will cover the spread (Georgia -5.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 54 points.