Nick Saban and the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide left Oxford, Mississippi last Saturday with a win, improving their record to 3-0; though, it still felt like a loss. The defense allowed 48 points, but Najee Harris and the Alabama offense` were too much for the Ole Miss defense to handle as they put up 63 points.
Questions now loom over the job security of Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding, and how the lackluster defensive performances will impact the Crimson Tide moving forward.
The team now looks ahead toward their Week 4 matchup against No. 3 Georgia, likely the most difficult game they’ll play in this SEC, conference-only schedule.
Alabama’s offense is getting the job done, leading the nation in points per game with 51. However, Georgia’s defense has only allowed 37 points in their three games played, with opponents only averaging 12.3 points per game.
The Georgia offense is not the same caliber as it has been in recent years. Jake Fromm’s early departure has led to a disturbance in the Georgia quarterback room. Stetson Bennett IV now seems to be the go-to guy.
With all the craziness that’s ensued in the 2020 college football season, there’s plenty more that seems unpredictable. Oddsmakers at BetMGM have taken everything into account and set their betting lines.
Here’s what the lines look like for this Saturday’s SEC contest between Alabama and Georgia:
Odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.
Spread:
Alabama: -6 (-110)
Georgia: +6 (-110)
Money line:
Alabama: -239
Georgia: +195
Over/Under:
O/U: 57.5
Over: -106
Under: -115
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