Georgia Bulldogs vs Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In an upcoming SEC matchup, the Georgia Bulldogs will travel to Tuscaloosa to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Crimson Tide, who have won six of the last seven meetings between the two teams, are the betting favorite with an opening line of -11.5 points, which has since moved to -12.5 points. This game is expected to be a crucial showdown in the conference standings.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulldogs +530 | Crimson Tide -818

Spread: Bulldogs +12.5 (-110) | Crimson Tide -12.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 159.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Alabama will win straight-up is 89%.

Georgia Bulldogs

The Georgia Bulldogs recently bounced back after a four-game losing streak with a 71-60 win over South Carolina. The team improved to 3-5 in the SEC and 4-4 against the spread. Asa Newell led the team with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Dakota Leffew added 14 points. Currently ranked 37th by KenPom, Georgia is 19th in defensive rating and 76th in offensive rating. However, turnovers have been a challenge for the Bulldogs, ranking 310th in the country with 13.7 turnovers per game. With their current performance, they would be a No. 10 seed in the NCAA Tournament according to Joe Lunardi's Bracketology. Freshman Asa Newell leads the team offensively with 15.2 points and 7 rebounds per game, while Silas Demary Jr. contributes 11.3 points and leads in steals. Defensively, Georgia is strong, holding opponents to 39.3% shooting and allowing 66.14 points per game. Offensively, they shoot 47.06% from the field and 72.02% from the free-throw line but struggle with three-point shooting at 33%. Defensively, they excel, allowing 39.31% shooting from the field and 28.31% from three-point range. Overall, Georgia is 15-6 this season with a power ranking of 354.