Auburn Tigers vs Georgia Bulldogs Prediction, 10/5/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Auburn Tigers vs Georgia Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Location: Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (-24.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54

The Georgia Bulldogs (3-1) are welcoming the Auburn Tigers (2-3) at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Auburn is 24.5-point underdogs. The betting total is set at 54.

The Auburn Tigers come into this game with a record of 2-3 for this year. In their last matchup, the Tigers played against the Oklahoma Sooners and ended up losing by a score of 27-21. The Auburn Tigers rushed the ball a total of 43 times and amassed 144 yards, which is an average of 3.3 yards per tote. Overall, they ran 75 plays which totaled 482 yds. Auburn conceded 10 pass completions on 15 tries for a total of 161 yds, and a completion percentage of 66.7%. When it came to stopping the run, the Tigers conceded 130 yds on 32 tries, which is an average of 4.1 yds per run surrendered.

Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Auburn Tigers have an average of 33.4 PPG. As a team they hold an average of 171.2 yards on the ground ranking this team at 62nd in the nation. The Tigers have earned 2,330 yards in total over the course of this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Auburn has earned 16 passing touchdowns and 6 touchdowns on the ground. Auburn has earned 104 first downs as a unit, and they have committed 31 penalties for 300 yards. They have surrendered the ball 15 different times.

The Tigers are ranked 37th in Division 1 regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 18.8 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.3 yards per rushing attempt and 121.0 yards on the ground per game for the campaign. In total, they have allowed 605 rushing yards through 5 games. When talking about passing yards, the Tigers have given up 1,040 yards which ranks them 85th in D-1. They are giving up 208.0 yards per outing via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 54.1%. During the season, they are surrendering 329.0 yards per game which ranks them 50th in Division 1. They have given up 4 touchdowns through the air and 6 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Bulldogs step onto the field holding a record of 3-1 this year. For their last game, the Bulldogs took a defeat with a final score of 41-34 when they played the Alabama Crimson Tide. Georgia rushed the ball for 3.1 yds per carry, finishing with 80 yards on 26 attempts. The Bulldogs finished the game with a total of 519 yards while running 76 plays (6.8 yds per play). The Bulldogs pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 81.8%, relinquishing 374 yards on 27 out of 33 through the air. Georgia surrendered 32 rush attempts for 173 yds (5.4 yds per rush).

The Georgia Bulldogs have an average of 431.5 yards per outing, which has them ranked 44th in the nation. The Georgia offense has compiled 290 yards of penalties on 31 infractions, which ranks 52nd in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have an average of 129.3 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 517 yards for the season. They have tossed 3 interceptions while losing 1 fumble and they have been able to earn 83 first downs. When discussing their scoring prowess, the Bulldogs sit 52nd in the nation scoring 32.3 points per contest. During the season thus far, the Bulldogs have racked up 1,209 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 302.3 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 19th in the country.

Georgia has conceded a total of 505 yards on the ground (126.3 yards per contest) in addition to 3 touchdowns via the rush for the season. They have surrendered 2 touchdowns through the air and 162.0 yards per contest, which puts them in 25th in Division 1. Their defense has 2 fumbles recovered and 2 interceptions on the campaign. The Bulldogs defense has taken part in 238 plays, which is 12th in D-1. The Bulldogs are conceding 14.8 points per contest, which has them sitting 18th in D-1. Overall, they have given up 59 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Tigers/Bulldogs college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Bulldogs -24.5

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