This week, two SEC superpowers will clash in the game of the week. The Alabama Crimson Tide will host the Georgia Bulldogs. The game could also prove to be a preview of the SEC championship game or even perhaps a College Football Playoff matchup. Georgia has consistently been the nation’s top recruiter under head coach Kirby Smart, the former Alabama defensive coordinator under Nick Saban. Meanwhile, Kalen DeBoer accepted the challenge of taking over for Nick Saban, the GOAT of college football coaching at Alabama. Both teams are undefeated, but Saturday’s showdown is the defining moment of their seasons so far.
The Bulldogs and Crimson Tide Week 5 showdown is the ABC prime-time feature matchup.
There will be massive betting on College Football using crypto interest in this superpower SEC championship-level clash. Georgia’s performance at Kentucky has some gamblers concerned about its playmaking ability. Meanwhile, new Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer has his first big test. Both teams will be well-rested and relatively healed after a bye week.
College Football Betting Lines
Georgia at Alabama Betting Lines
Georgia Bulldogs -2.5 /-135
Alabama Crimson Tide +2.5/+115
Total 49.5
Last game, the Georgia Bulldogs won 13-12 against the Kentucky Wildcats as 21.5-point road favorites. The game went under the total of 45. Georgia has a record of 3-0 straight up, 1-2 against the spread, and 0-3 over/under the total. Georgia ranks 66th for total offense, 48th for passing, 84th for rushing and 58th for scoring. Defensively they rank 4th overall, 1st against the pass, 42nd against the rush, and 3rd for points allowed. Also, Georgia ranks 1st for fewest turnovers lost and 112th for takeaways.
The Georgia football team was lethargic at Kentucky and never came close to covering the spread. The Bulldogs won their 42nd straight regular season game in Lexington. Though, as per usual between Georgia and Kentucky, it wasn't exactly easy. The game didn't see the Bulldogs maintain a lead until the 4th quarter. A 21.5-point favorite as the ball kicked off, the Dawgs escaped a critical upset and had a bye week to follow.
Kentucky had more yards than Georgia, won the Time of Possession battle by nearly 11 minutes, sustained 11 more first downs than Georgia, and rushed for more yards than Georgia. As a home team, they beat Georgia in every statistical category except two: Turnovers and explosives. Without the fumble forced by Raylen Wilson, recovered by Damon Wilson, and the two explosive passes to Dominic Lovett and Dillon Bell, Georgia likely doesn't escape with the win.
Last game, the Alabama Crimson Tide won 42-10 against the Wisconsin Badgers as 14-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 47. Alabama has a record of 3-0 straight up, 2-1 against the spread, and 2-1 over/under the total. Alabama ranks 24th for total offense, 69th for passing, 19th for rushing and 6th for scoring. Defensively they rank 13th overall, 8th against the pass, 69th against the rush, and 6th for points allowed. Also, Alabama ranks 54th for fewest turnovers lost and 82bd for takeaways.
The Alabama football team stampeded Wisconsin for an easy payout. The game helped give gamblers confidence that Kalen DeBoer would succeed as the new boss. Alabama's fourth-quarter momentum against South Florida in the previous game clearly continued on the Badgers' turf from practically start to finish. Alabama QB Jalen Milroe recorded 14 carries for 75 yards and two touchdowns while also completing 12-of-17 attempts for 196 yards and three touchdowns.
Saturday night’s game should be tight with a championship feel. In sum, Georgia offers more value as the superpower road team. Too much square money will be on the home team, Alabama. Both defenses should be stout.
Georgia at Alabama Same Game Parlay Picks
Georgia at Alabama Same Game Parlay Picks
Georgia -2.5
Georgia/Alabama UNDER 49.5
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