The Auburn Tigers (7-2, 4-2 SEC) will try to play spoiler at home on Saturday afternoon against the Georgia Bulldogs (8-1, 5-1), who are trying to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff. Kickoff from Jordan-Hare Stadium is set for 3:30 p.m. ET.
We analyze the Georgia-Auburn odds and betting lines, while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.
Georgia at Auburn: Three things you need to know
1. Auburn has a better record against the spread than does Georgia this season despite being one game back in the standings. The Tigers are 7-2 ATS, while Georgia is just 5-4 in its nine games.
2. Georgia is 5-1 ATS in its last six games against Auburn, winning five games outright. Auburn’s win came in 2017 as 2.5-point underdogs, beating the Bulldogs 40-17.
3. Georgia ranks fourth in the nation in run defense, allowing just 74.6 yards per game on the ground. Auburn is 19th in rushing offense, averaging 219.3 yards per game.
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Georgia at Auburn: Odds, betting lines and picks
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 1:20 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Auburn 24, Georgia 21
Moneyline (ML)
Auburn has been great at home, going 3-0 this season. The Tigers may be underdogs, but I think they win this game outright. They’ve been great late in the season in recent years, going 7-1 in their last eight Week 12 games.
Bet AUBURN (+125) to pull off the upset in a close one at home against one of its SEC rivals. If not for a three-point loss to LSU, Auburn could be right in the thick of the playoff hunt.
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Against the Spread (ATS)
The Tigers enter as 2.5-point home underdogs to Georgia, which means the oddsmakers view these teams as almost even on a neutral field. Auburn is a quality opponent for the Bulldogs, with their only two losses coming to Florida and LSU.
Auburn is 7-2 ATS this season and should be able to cover this margin, if not win straight-up. Take AUBURN (100) and the points.
Over/Under (O/U)
These two teams have solid defenses and offenses that are built on running the ball, which is why the over/under is just 40.5 points. But they’ll find enough offense to go over that total.
Even though the total has gone under in five of the last six games between these teams, take the OVER (-110) on Saturday.
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