Georgia vs. Auburn Prediction: Picks & Start Time – October 2022

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SEC opponents will clash when the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs (5-0) battle the Auburn Tigers (3-2).

Georgia vs. Auburn Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 28 points, with sportsbooks listing Georgia as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Georgia has -10000 odds to pick up the win, while Auburn is listed at +1866 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 49.5 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Georgia vs. Auburn Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, October 8, 2022
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Location: Athens, Georgia
  • Stadium: Sanford Stadium

Betting Preview

Georgia

Georgia has been a difficult matchup for opposing teams, ranking top-25 in both total offense (fifth-best with 521.4 yards per game) and total defense (11th-best with 264.4 yards allowed per game) this year. Georgia has been firing on all cylinders this year, as they rank 19th-best in scoring offense (39.0 points per game) and fourth-best in scoring defense (10.8 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 (eighth-best with 342.8 passing yards per game) and passing defense (17th-best with 175.2 passing yards allowed per game) this season. On defense, Georgia has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 12th-best by allowing just 89.2 per game. The Bulldogs rank 46th on offense (178.6 rushing yards per game). Georgia has been a handful for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (eighth-best with a 52.6% third-down percentage) and third-down defense (12th-best with a 27.7% third-down conversion rate allowed) this year. With seven forced turnovers (61st in the FBS) against four turnovers committed (17th in the FBS), Georgia’s +3+3 turnover margin ranks 34th in college football.

Auburn

In terms of total yards, Auburn ranks 80th in the FBS (389.0 total yards per game) and 34th defensively (331.8 total yards allowed per contest). Auburn has been struggling on offense, ranking 25th-worst in the FBS with 22.4 points per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, giving up 21.6 points per contest (44th-ranked). In terms of passing, Auburn ranks 82nd in the FBS (229.6 passing yards per game) and 34th on the other side of the ball (193.6 passing yards allowed per game). Auburn ranks 66th in the FBS with 159.4 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 64th with 138.2 rushing yards surrendered per contest on defense. From an offensive perspective, Auburn is putting up a 34.4% third-down conversion percentage (102nd-ranked). It ranks 65th in the FBS defensively (37.1% third-down rate allowed). With three forced turnovers (119th in the FBS) and 12 turnovers committed (115th in the FBS) this season, Auburn ranks 100th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -9.

Georgia vs. Auburn Betting Analysis

Georgia Betting Insights

Georgia has covered the spread one time this season (1-3-0). Georgia has yet to cover the spread (0-3) when they are at least 28-point favorites. This season, Georgia games have yet to hit the over once. The Bulldogs have been the moneyline favorite just two other times so far this season, and they won both of the games. The Bulldogs have played as a moneyline favorite of -10000 or shorter in only one game this season, which they won.

Tigers Betting Insights

Auburn has covered the spread in a game one time this season (1-4-0). Auburn games have gone over the total twice this year. The Tigers have lost both games they’ve played as underdogs this season. The Tigers have not entered a game this season as a bigger underdog on the moneyline than the +1866 odds on them winning this game.

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Georgia vs. Auburn Against The Spread & Betting Records

Georgia

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 58.5 62.0 55.0
Implied Total AVG 48.8 55.5 42.0
ATS Record 1-3-0 0-2-0 1-1-0
Over/Under Record 0-4-0 0-2-0 0-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 2-0 0-0 2-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-0 0-0 0-0

Tigers

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 48.8 48.8
Implied Total AVG 32.0 32.0
ATS Record 1-4-0 1-4-0 0-0-0
Over/Under Record 2-3-0 2-3-0 0-0-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 3-0 3-0 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-2 0-2 0-0

Players to Watch

Georgia

  • Jamon Dumas-Johnson has played five games, registering 2.0 sacks to go with 4.0 TFL and 10 tackles for the Bulldogs.
  • Malaki Starks has played five games, registering two interceptions to go along with 13 tackles and two passes defended for the Bulldogs.
  • With 11 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two interceptions in five games, Christopher Smith has been a big contributor to the Bulldogs’ defense in 2022.
  • Nolan Smith, as part of the Bulldogs’ defensive unit, has registered 2.0 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL and seven tackles in five games.

Tigers

  • Derick Hall has been providing a big boost on defense, posting one interception to go with 20 tackles, 5.0 TFL, four sacks, and one pass defended for the Tigers.
  • In five games for the Tigers, Colby Wooden has compiled 13 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and two sacks.
  • Eku Leota has 2.0 sacks to go with 5.0 TFL and 14 tackles in five games.
  • On defense, Owen Pappoe has piled up 26 tackles in five games.

Georgia vs. Auburn Predictions and Pick

Georgia vs. Auburn betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Tigers (+28)

    Pick OU:

    Under (49.5)

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How to Bet on Georgia vs. Auburn

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Our prediction to win this contest is Georgia, and we project that Auburn will cover the spread (Georgia -28). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 49.5 points.

WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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