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Georgia vs. Alabama prediction, odds, line, spread: 2024 college football picks, prop bets from top expert
By CBS Sports Staff,
7 hours ago
Under legendary head coach Nick Saban, the Alabama Crimson Tide posted an 8-2 record against the Georgia Bulldogs . On Saturday, the fourth-ranked Tide host the second-ranked Bulldogs at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa in the first meeting between the SEC powerhouses since Saban retired. Both programs had bye weeks leading up to the marquee game on the Week 5 college football schedule. Alabama dominated Wisconsin, beating the Badgers 42-10 in their last outing behind five total touchdowns from quarterback Jalen Milroe . Georgia survived a serious scare from Kentucky in its last game, using a fourth quarter comeback to beat the Wildcats 13-12.
Kaylor is an NFL, college football and DFS expert for SportsLine, who has covered the NFL and college football for close to a decade as a member of the Pro Football Writers of America. His background as a former college football All-American and NFL player gives him a unique perspective when building his fantasy lineups and locking in his betting picks. He has his finger on the pulse of the college football landscape and has been cashing in big for the last two years.
Kaylor destroyed the books in college football in 2023, netting a whopping 57.9 units while posting a 107-45-2 record. Anyone who followed his picks finished the season way up.
The Bulldogs entered the season as the No. 1 team in the country with a roster full of future NFL players. Georgia returned 16 starters from last year's team that went 12-0 during the regular season, but missed out on the College Football Playoff after losing to Alabama in the SEC Championship Game. Kirby Smart has mostly been on the wrong end of this rivalry since taking over in Athens, and his team has their collective sights set on reversing that trend.
Georgia will present the most difficult challenge Alabama will likely face this season on the defensive side of the ball. Safety Malaki Starks and edge rusher Mykel Williams (questionable, ankle) will both likely be early picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, and they spearhead a defense that is allowing only 6.0 points per game this season. See which team to pick here .
Why Alabama can cover
Alabama has dominated this rivalry in recent years, winning eight of the last nine matchups with Georgia. In 2023, the Tide knocked off the Bulldogs 27-24 in the SEC Championship Game with a spot in the College Football Playoff on the line. This game will be played in Tuscaloosa where Georgia hasn't won since 2007.
Alabama also has an X-factor in quarterback Jalen Milroe. The junior signal caller has been outstanding in 2024, and his dual threat ability presents a major problem for Georgia's defense. Milroe has completed 67.3% of his passes for 590 yards and eight touchdowns, and he's rushed for 156 yards and six touchdowns. He has yet to turn the ball over in 2024. See which team to pick here .
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