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The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (12-0) and the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide (11-1) will face each other in the SEC Championship Game on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
The Bulldogs are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-6), versus the Crimson Tide. The over/under for this matchup is 54.5 points.
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Game Info for Georgia vs. Alabama
- Game Day: Saturday, December 2, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | -6 | -109 | -111 | 54.5 | -110 | -110 | -219 | +178 |
Georgia Pick Insights
- Georgia has a 4-7-1 record against the spread this season.
- Georgia has a 4-7-1 record against the spread when favored by 6 points or more this season.
- Georgia has hit the over in six of its 12 games with a set total (50%).
Georgia Stats & Insights
- Georgia has been shining on both sides of the ball, ranking sixth-best in total offense (496.8 yards per game) and ninth-best in total defense (294.3 yards allowed per game).
- Georgia has been finding success on both offense and defense, ranking eighth-best in scoring offense (39.6 points per game) and sixth-best in scoring defense (15.8 points allowed per game).
- Georgia has been a tough matchup for opposing teams in the passing game, with a top-25 ranking in both passing offense (eighth-best with 311.3 passing yards per game) and passing defense (12th-best with 176.5 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
- From an offensive standpoint, Georgia ranks 31st in the FBS with 185.5 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 28th in rushing yards allowed per contest (117.8).
- Georgia has been firing on all cylinders on third down this season, owning the best mark in third-down conversion rate (56.2%) and second-best in third-down defense (26.7% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- With 12 forced turnovers (114th in the FBS) against 13 turnovers committed (25th in the FBS), Georgia’s -1-1 turnover margin ranks 75th in college football.
Georgia’s Best Players
- Carson Beck has recorded 3,500 yards (291.7 ypg) on 268-of-370 passing with 22 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 129 rushing yards (10.8 ypg) on 50 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- Daijun Edwards has carried the ball 148 times for a team-high 780 yards on the ground and has found the end zone 11 times.
- Kendall Milton has carried the ball 99 times for 644 yards (53.7 per game) and 10 touchdowns.
- Brock Bowers has hauled in 51 catches for 660 yards (55 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone six times as a receiver.
- Dominic Lovett has hauled in 49 passes while averaging 46 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint has been the target of 42 passes and compiled 29 grabs for 472 yards, an average of 39.3 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone four times through the air this season.
- Mykel Williams has collected 3.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up five TFL and 11 tackles.
- Tykee Smith has 62 tackles, six TFL, two sacks, and four interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
Alabama Betting Insights
- Alabama is 7-4-0 against the spread this year.
- Alabama games have hit the over in eight out of 11 opportunities (72.7%).
Alabama Pick Insights
- Alabama has been keeping opposing offenses in check on defense, allowing only 312.7 total yards per contest (17th-best). Offensively, it ranks 49th by putting up 409.1 total yards per game.
- Alabama has been productive on both offense and defense this season, ranking 17th-best in points per game (35.8) and 14th-best in points allowed per game (17.9).
- Alabama ranks 58th in the FBS with 231.5 passing yards per game, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 15th-best by allowing just 184.3 passing yards per game.
- In terms of rushing, Alabama ranks 46th in the FBS on offense (177.6 rushing yards per game) and 36th on the other side of the ball (128.4 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- Alabama’s third-down defense ranks 27th in the FBS with a 33.9% third-down conversion rate given up, but it has been bolstered by its offense, which ranks 11th-best by posting a 48.7% third-down rate.
- Alabama has compiled 17 forced turnovers this season and have turned it over 10 times, resulting in a +7 turnover margin, which ranks 20th-best in the FBS.
Alabama’s Best Players
- Jalen Milroe has compiled 2,526 yards on 66.4% passing while recording 21 touchdown passes with six interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 439 yards with 12 scores.
- Jase McClellan has rushed 166 times for 803 yards, with six touchdowns.
- Roydell Williams has rushed for 497 yards on 94 carries with four touchdowns.
- Jermaine Burton’s 749 receiving yards (62.4 yards per game) are a team high. He has 33 receptions on 45 targets with seven touchdowns.
- Isaiah Bond has put together a 542-yard season so far with four touchdowns. He’s caught 39 passes on 66 targets.
- Amari Niblack has racked up 304 reciving yards (25.3 ypg) and four touchdowns this season.
- Dallas Turner leads the team with nine sacks, and also has 11 TFL and 46 tackles.
- Caleb Downs, Alabama’s top tackler, has 84 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions this year.
- Terrion Arnold has a team-high five interceptions to go along with 52 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and seven passes defended.
