The Vanderbilt Commodores (3-3, 0-2 SEC) visit the 2nd-ranked Georgia Bulldogs (6-0, 3-0) Saturday. Kickoff from Sanford Stadium is slated for 3:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Vanderbilt vs. Georgia school odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Vanderbilt is playing a 3rd straight game vs. a ranked SEC opponent. Vandy lost the first two, to then-No. 2, now-No. 1 Alabama 55-3 Sept. 24 and to 9th-ranked Ole Miss 52-28 last Saturday. The Commodores are led by freshman QB AJ Swann, who has completed 62.7% of his passes (69 of 110) with 8 TDs, no picks but just 848 passing yards. WR Will Sheppard leads the Commodores in receptions (35), receiving yards (452) and TD catches (8).
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Georgia comes into this game looking to reclaim its top ranking – it dropped to No. 2 after a close 26-22 win at Missouri 2 weeks ago. Many believe the Bulldogs will repeat as national champions. While the schedule will be tougher on the backend, Georgia’s lone game vs. a ranked opponent so far came in its opener, an astounding 49-3 rout of then-No. 12 Oregon. The Bulldogs are led by returning QB Stetson Bennett (69% completion rate, 1,744 passing yards, 5 passing TDs and 5 rushing TDs) and star sophomore TE Brock Bowers (22 receptions, 378 yards, 2 TDs).
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Vanderbilt at Georgia odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 12:13 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Vanderbilt +1700 (bet $100 to win $1700) | Georgia -100000 (bet $100,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Vanderbilt +38.5 (-110) | Georgia -38.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 58.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Vanderbilt at Georgia picks and predictions
Prediction
Georgia 55, Vanderbilt 3
Moneyline
AVOID.
Georgia should easily win this game at home, but the -100000 risk is no way worth the reward. No win is ever guaranteed and upsets do happen in college football, especially in conference games like this. Do not bet the moneyline in this one.
Against the spread
LEAN GEORGIA -38.5 (-110)
The Bulldogs should be able to cover the spread easily. After almost losing to unranked SEC opponent Mizzou 2 weeks ago, I doubt Georgia will let that happen again to a below-average opponent. I’m sure the Missouri scare reminded Georgia that these games are never easy. The Bulldogs will be ready and they’ll come out this weekend ready to go.
The Bulldogs defense rarely lets up points, and when it does, the majority of them come during garbage time. Georgia held Auburn to 10 points, Oregon to 3 (as mentioned) and South Carolina to 7. All 3 of these teams are better than Vanderbilt.
Top-ranked Alabama put up 55 points on Vanderbilt 2 weeks ago and Ole Miss scored 52 last weekend. Expect Georgia to do the same.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 58.5 (-112)
This number of 58.5 is an insane O/U line to me. I don’t see Vanderbilt’s offense being able to put up enough points on this Georgia defense to feel confident in betting the Over.
For the Over to happen, Vanderbilt will have to score at least 10 points, which is definitely possible, but not likely.
This Under bet is not nearly as safe as the Georgia ATS bet, especially when an Alabama defense, which is on par with this Georgia defense, held Vandy to 3 points just 2 weeks ago.
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