Georgia Bulldogs vs Alabama Crimson Tide Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia Bulldogs vs Alabama Crimson Tide

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Crimson Tide (+2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 49

The Georgia Bulldogs (3-0) are hitting the road to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2024 where they will go up against the Alabama Crimson Tide (3-0). Alabama opens as 2.0-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 49.

The Georgia Bulldogs come into this game with a record of 3-0 this season. In their last game, the Bulldogs faced the Kentucky Wildcats and earned the victory with a final of 13-12. Against the run, the Bulldogs gave up 170 yds on 45 attempts, which is an average of 3.8 yds per run surrendered. Georgia surrendered 14 pass completions on 28 attempts for 114 yds, and a completion percentage of 50.0%. For the game, they ran 54 plays for 262 yds. The Georgia Bulldogs ended up running the ball 30 times and accumulated 102 yds, which had them averaging 3.4 yards per carry.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the Georgia Bulldogs have an average of 31.7 points per contest. As a team they maintain an average of 145.7 yards via the ground game ranking them 84th in college football. The Bulldogs have earned 1,207 total yards this season. In terms of getting in the endzone, Georgia has compiled 7 passing touchdowns and 4 touchdowns on the ground. Georgia has accumulated 58 first downs, and they have been flagged for 25 infractions for 240 yds. They have yet to turn the ball over.

The Bulldogs rank 3rd in Division 1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 6.0 points per contest. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.1 yards per rushing attempt and 110.7 yards on the ground per game so far this season. For the year, they have conceded 332 yards on the ground through 3 games. In terms of passing yardage, the Bulldogs are allowing 274 yds which puts them in 1st in the country. They have allowed 91.3 yards per game via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 56.7%. For the year, they are granting 202.0 yards per contest which puts them 4th in D-1. They have yet to allow a touchdown.

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The Crimson Tide step onto the field holding a record of 3-0 for this season. When they last played, the Crimson Tide went home victorious with a score of 42-10 against the Wisconsin Badgers. Alabama rushed the football for 5.3 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 181 yards on 34 carries. The Crimson Tide finished with a total of 407 yds while they ran 56 plays (7.3 yards per play). The Crimson Tide pass defense allowed a completion rate of 58.1%, surrendering 141 yds on 18 out of 31 passing. Alabama relinquished 41 rushing attempts for 149 yards (3.6 yds per rush).

The Alabama Crimson Tide average 466.7 yards/outing, which has them ranked 24th in the country. The Alabama offense has accrued 219 yards of penalties on 24 violations, which has them sitting 66th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They maintain an average of 238.0 yards per game via the rush and have run for 714 yards for this season. They have tossed 0 picks while conceding 4 fumbles and they have been able to tally 63 1st downs. In relation to their ability to score points, the Crimson Tide rank 6th in the nation averaging 49.0 points per game. During the season thus far, the Crimson Tide have a total of 686 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 228.7 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 69th in the country.

The Crimson Tide are relinquishing 8.7 points per game, which has them 6th in the country. Alabama has allowed the opposition a total of 397 yards rushing (132.3 yards/game) and 1 touchdown via the rush for the year. In total, they have relinquished 26 pts. They have given up 1 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 115.7 yards per game, ranking them 7th in college football. The Crimson Tide defense has been on the field for 221 plays, ranking them 42nd in D-1. Their defense has 2 fumbles and 2 interceptions over the course of the season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Bulldogs -2.0

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