Georgia vs. Alabama prediction, odds, line, spread: 2024 college football picks, prop bets from top expert

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.

Kickoff at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Bulldogs are favored by 1 point in the latest Georgia vs. Alabama odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under is 49.5 points. Before making any Georgia vs. Alabama picks, you need to see the Week 5 college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor .

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.

Now, Kaylor has dialed in on Alabama vs. Georgia on Saturday and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks . Here are the college football odds and betting lines on the spread , money line and over/under for Georgia vs. Alabama:

• Georgia vs. Alabama spread: Georgia -1
• Georgia vs. Alabama over/under: 49.5 points
• Georgia vs. Alabama money line: Georgia -118, Alabama -104
• Georgia vs. Alabama picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why Georgia can cover

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 .

How to make Alabama vs. Georgia picks

Kaylor has analyzed Georgia vs. Alabama from every angle and he's leaning Over on the point total. He has also discovered a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread. He's only sharing what it is, and which side to back, at SportsLine .

So who wins Alabama vs. Georgia in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, and what critical X-factor makes one side of the spread a must back? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the expert who profited $5,790 for $100 college football bettors in 2023 , and find out.