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Georgia Bulldogs Favored Over Auburn Tigers in College Football Matchup, Betting Line at -24

The Georgia Bulldogs will face off against the Auburn Tigers on Saturday at 3:30 PM Eastern. Georgia, with a record of 3-1, is the betting favorite with a line of -24 after opening at -23.5. They have covered four of their last five games. Stay tuned for NCAAF betting picks for this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers +1150 | Bulldogs -2500
• Spread: Tigers +24 (-110) | Bulldogs -24 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 52 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Georgia will win straight-up is 96%.

Auburn vs Georgia Stats

Auburn Tigers

Auburn was unable to maintain their home lead in their recent SEC matchup, ultimately falling due to a lack of success on third downs. Payton Thorne led the offense with 338 yards and KeAndre Lambert-Smith remains a key target. The Tigers are averaging 23.5 points per game and have been successful in moving the ball, but struggle in the red zone and on third downs. Defensively, they are allowing 22.8 points per game and have shown vulnerability to giving up big plays. Despite ranking 36th overall, Auburn's offense is performing well, while the defense needs to improve in key areas to be successful moving forward.

Georgia Bulldogs Analysis

The Georgia Bulldogs put forth a strong effort in the second half against Alabama but ultimately fell short in Tuscaloosa. They struggled with a 21-point deficit and had difficulty converting on third down, despite amassing over 500 yards of offense. Quarterback Carson Beck had an impressive 439 passing yards but also threw three interceptions. The Bulldogs are currently 66th in the country in scoring, averaging 27 points per game, and have a top 50 offense with over 400 yards per game. Defensively, Georgia is holding opponents to under 19 points per game, ranking 24th in the league. Their red zone defense is strong, but they have struggled at times on third down. The secondary has not been forcing many turnovers, but opponents have only a 65% completion rate against them. Despite these challenges, the Bulldogs maintain a power ranking of 3 and are 3-1 overall, facing off against Auburn in their next matchup.

Auburn poses threat to Georgia with strategic prowess and strong defense

In the upcoming game, Georgia is facing a potential challenge in Auburn, as the latter team has valuable film to analyze and potentially exploit Georgia's secondary weaknesses. Auburn's ability to move the ball effectively this season, combined with Georgia's struggle with 3rd down defense, suggests that Auburn could sustain drives in this match-up. Additionally, Auburn's red zone defense has proven to be a strong asset, allowing them to remain competitive despite facing tough opponents like Oklahoma. While the current odds favor Georgia by 24.5 points, it is advisable to anticipate a closer game, potentially within a three-score range, as Auburn showcases resilience and strategic prowess in-game.

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