Clemson vs. Georgia odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Clemson vs. Georgia odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Georgia Bulldogs square off with the Clemson Tigers Saturday in the most high-profile Week 1 clash. Kickoff from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta is set for noon ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Clemson vs. Georgia odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Georgia is No. 1 and Clemson is No. 14 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports

Of the Bulldogs’ 22 starters, 21 were with the program last season. The only new addition is junior transfer RB Trevor Etienne, who ran for 753 yards at Florida last season. QB Carson Beck will start for Georgia and threw for 3,941 yards last season. The Bulldogs finished atop the SEC East with a 13-1 record.

Clemson is another program with a heavy dose of returning talent. Every projected starter for Clemson was on the roster last season, and it has 5 offensive line starters who are upperclassmen. The Tigers will be led by junior QB Cade Klubnik, who threw for 2,844 yards and 19 TDs last season. The Tigers were 9-4 last season and 5-0 in non-conference play. They were 2-1 against ranked opponents.

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Clemson vs. Georgia odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:30 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Clemson +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Georgia -465 (bet $465 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Clemson +12.5 (-115) | Georgia -12.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Clemson vs. Georgia picks and predictions

Prediction

Georgia 31, Clemson 20

Moneyline

PASS.

The Bulldogs have a veteran and ultra-talented roster. They should come out on top in what should virtually be a home game for them. However, at almost 5 times your money for a unit of return, pass on those odds.

Against the spread

BET CLEMSON +12.5 (-115).

The Tigers have a strong and experienced team and played top programs well last season. They lost to Florida State by 7 points and had wins over North Carolina and Notre Dame. With numerous starters back, it should be capable of keeping this within 13 points.

Georgia also struggled early on last season against capable sides, beating unranked South Carolina by 10 at home and unranked Auburn by 7, both within the 1st 5 weeks. While Georgia should come out on top, it didn’t jump out the gate against good teams last season, despite ending strong.

With that in mind, back CLEMSON +12.5 (-115).

Over/Under

BET OVER 48.5 (-110).

The Georgia offense turned it on last season and should be an even more dynamic unit in 2024. It scored 38 on Tennessee, 52 on Ole Miss and 30 on Missouri, all ranked opponents in the last 6 weeks of the season.

Clemson averaged 29.8 points per game as well, so it had a competent offense and is returning numerous of those players. The Tigers were 7-6 O/U last season, going Over in 3 of their first 5 games, scoring at least 30 in their first 7. They started off strong.

With both teams having returning quarterbacks, they should be able to get off to a quick start. Back OVER 48.5 (-110).

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First look: Clemson vs. Georgia odds and lines

Looking at Saturday’s Clemson at Georgia college football odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The No. 14 Clemson Tigers open their season against the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (ABC). Below, we look at Clemson vs. Georgia odds from FanDuel Sportsbook before making our expert college football picks and predictions later in the week.

Georgia is poised for another strong season, despite a 27-24 loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship last year that ended their bid for a 3rd straight national title. The Bulldogs finished 13-1 win after a 63-3 win over Florida State in the Orange Bowl.

With senior QB and Heisman contender Carson Beck, leading a reloaded offense featuring RB Trevor Etienne and WRs Dominic Lovett and Dillon Bell, the Bulldogs are a force. Their defense, consistently producing NFL talent, remains dominant, highlighted by All-American DBs Mykel Williams and Malaki Starks. Even with a tough schedule, Georgia has the depth and talent to contend for another championship season.

Clemson is aiming for a College Football Playoff spot this season, driven by a dominant defense that ranked 7th in yards allowed per game last year and is expected to be among the best again. While the Tigers finished 9-4 last season, early losses knocked them out of title contention. This year, they’ll rely on 2nd-year QB Cade Klubnik and returning RB Phil Mafah to boost an offense that struggled at times. Despite not utilizing the transfer portal, Clemson’s strong defense and in-house talent give them a shot at both the ACC and CFP titles.

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Clemson vs. Georgia odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 10:44 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Clemson +420 (bet $100 to win $420) | Georgia -580 (bet $580 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Clemson +13.5 (-110) | Georgia -13.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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2023 betting stats

  • ML: Clemson 9-4 | Georgia 13-1
  • ATS: Clemson 6-7 | Georgia 6-8
  • O/U: Clemson 6-7 | Georgia 7-7

Clemson vs. Georgia head-to-head

Clemson and Georgia have a rich football history, with Georgia holding a 43-18-4 edge. These 2 southern powerhouses 1st faced off in 1897 and played annually through 1916. The rivalry resumed in 1962, with most early games taking place in Georgia. Once Clemson became a university in 1967, the matchups became more balanced with home-and-away games each year through 1987. Though they haven’t played as regularly since then, whenever these teams meet, it’s always a clash of college football titans.

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