Georgia vs. Alabama Prediction: Can Carson Beck, Bulldogs Edge Crimson Tide in Top-5 Showdown?
The Georgia Bulldogs will take on the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday night in an SEC battle for the ages. Can Carson Beck and the Bulldogs emerge victorious in Tuscaloosa? Hammering Hank shares his prediction and pick for Georgia vs. Alabama.
Hammering Hank - September 28, 2024, 10:56 AM EDT
5 minGeorgia vs. Alabama Prediction: Can Carson Beck, Bulldogs Edge Crimson Tide in Top-5 Showdown?
The 3-0 and No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs are in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to take on the 3-0 and No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide at 7:30 EST. This is a SEC matchup where Georgia looks to get revenge after Alabama beat the Bulldogs in the SEC Championship last season.
Two weeks ago, the Bulldogs took down Kentucky in their first conference game as they squeaked out a win. This week, they're taking a step up in competition against unbeaten Alabama.
I have a pick for this game, so let's lock in!
Georgia vs. Alabama Start Time, Where To Watch, Odds
- Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: ABC
Georgia vs. Alabama Odds
- Spread: Georgia -1 (-110), Alabama +1 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 50.5 (-110), U 50.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Georgia (-115), Alabama (-105)
Georgia vs. Alabama Prediction
This is the first time these teams have played each other since 2023, when Alabama won 27-24. They were 5.5-point underdogs, and pulled out a crazy upset to send them to the CFB Playoffs. Both teams have looked great so far this year, and the Georgia Bulldogs look to steal a win on the road in front of a packed crowd at Bryant-Denny Stadium. I think this game will be close, but I believe this game will come down to the last drive, and Georgia will get a road victory!
There are three major keys to the game for Georgia. If they can accomplish these, they'll move to 2-0 in the conference against a tough opponent.
GEORGIA VS. ALABAMA - KEYS TO THE GAME
CONVERT ON THIRD DOWN
- Alabama only allows a 3rd down conversion 16% of the time. Georgia needs to create long drives to help control this football game.
LIMIT THE ALABAMA RUN GAME
- Alabama averages 238 YPG on the ground which is 24th bets in the nation. Set the tone early to stop the run and make them throw the football.
SUCCESS IN THE AIR
- Georgia is solid at throwing the ball with Carson Beck and they need to dominate in the air tonight and take advantage of the Alabama secondary.
If Georgia can do these three things, I think that the Bulldogs will have no problem winning this game!
Take the Georgia Bulldogs moneyline tonight! Let's cash!
Georgia vs. Alabama Pick
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