Georgia Bulldogs vs Texas Longhorns Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia Bulldogs vs Texas Longhorns

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Longhorns (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 56

DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium is the location where the Texas Longhorns (6-0) will attempt to defeat the Georgia Bulldogs (5-1) on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Georgia opens as 3.5-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The total is 56.

The Georgia Bulldogs come into this matchup with a record of 5-1 this season. In their last matchup, the Bulldogs stepped onto the field against the Mississippi State Bulldogs and walked away with a win by a score of 41-31. On the day, they tallied 77 plays which totaled 605 yds. The Georgia Bulldogs ran the football 29 different times and recorded 146 yards, which is an average of 5.0 yds per carry. In the running game, the Bulldogs gave up 79 yards on 26 tries, which is an average of 3.0 yards per rush allowed. Georgia allowed 20 completions on 37 tries for 306 yards, and a completion rate of 54.1%.

When talking about scoring, the Georgia Bulldogs have an average of 33.5 points per game. Offensively they're averaging 134.0 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 92nd in the nation. The Bulldogs have racked up 2,712 yards in total for the season. When it comes to scoring, Georgia has amassed 15 touchdowns through the air and 10 rushing touchdowns. Georgia has 132 1st downs, and they have committed 43 infractions for 429 yds. They have surrendered the football 6 different times.

The Bulldogs are ranked 21st in college football when it comes to team defense, giving up 17.2 PPG. The opposition is running for an average of 3.7 yards per rush and 120.2 rushing yards per game so far this season. For the season, they have given up 721 rushing yards through 6 outings. Regarding yards through the air, the Bulldogs have conceded 1,154 yards which has them ranked 40th in college football. They have given up 192.3 yards per outing through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 61.9%. For the season, they are allowing 312.5 yards per game which puts them 28th in the nation. They have yielded 5 touchdowns through the air in addition to 5 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Longhorns head into this game 6-0 this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Longhorns got the win with a final of 34-3 against the Oklahoma Sooners. The Longhorns finished the game with 406 yds and they ran 61 plays (6.7 yds per play). Texas rushed the ball for 5.9 yds per attempt, finishing with 177 yds on 30 carries. Texas surrendered 39 run attempts for 89 yards (2.3 yds per carry). The Longhorns pass defense gave up a completion rate of 63.3%, surrendering 148 yards on 19 for 30 passing.

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Longhorns sit 7th in the country scoring 43.2 points per game. The Texas Longhorns have an average of 495.7 yards/outing, which has them sitting 7th in Division 1. The Texas offense has compiled 306 penalty yds on 37 infractions, which ranks 71st in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 5 picks while conceding 3 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 133 1st downs. During the season so far, the Longhorns have thrown for 1,840 yards through the air along with holding an average of 306.7 throwing yards per outing, putting them at 11th in D-1. They have an average of 189.0 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,134 yards for the season.

Texas has surrendered a total of 622 yards via the ground game (103.7 yards per outing) in addition to 2 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have allowed 1 touchdowns through the air and 126.0 yards per outing, which has them in 2nd in college football. They have 4 fumbles recovered and 7 interceptions on the year. The Longhorns defense has taken part in 373 plays, which is good for 36th in the country. The Longhorns are conceding 6.3 points per game, which has them 1st in the nation. This season, they have surrendered 38 total points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Bulldogs +3.5

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