UMass Minutemen vs Georgia Bulldogs Prediction, 11/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UMass Minutemen vs Georgia Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA

TV: SEC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (-42.0)

Total/Over-Under: 55

Sanford Stadium is the location where the Georgia Bulldogs (8-2) will attempt to defeat the UMass Minutemen (2-8) on Saturday, November 23, 2024. UMass opens this matchup as 42.0-point underdogs. The over/under is set at 55.

The UMass Minutemen come into this matchup with a record of 2-8 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Minutemen took the field against the Liberty Flames and ended up losing by a score of 35-34. The UMass Minutemen ran the ball a total of 47 times and amassed 263 yards, which had them averaging 5.6 yds per carry. When all was said and done, they had 72 plays which gave them a total of 426 yards. UMass conceded 9 completions on 16 attempts for 114 yards, and a completion percentage of 56.3%. Against the run, the Minutemen conceded 309 yards on 48 tries, which averages out to 6.4 yds per rush surrendered.

The Minutemen have earned 3,402 total yards this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, UMass has earned 9 touchdowns via the pass and 14 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 8 different times. UMass has accrued 200 first downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 74 penalties for 663 yards. Offensively they're holding an average of 155.2 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 74th in D-1. When it comes to getting in the endzone, the UMass Minutemen are sitting at 20.7 points per contest.

The Minutemen are sitting in 112th in the country regarding the opposition scoring, conceding 32.0 points per game. The opposition is running for an average of 5.1 yards per rush on the ground and 191.4 rushing yards per game this year. Over the course of this year, they have conceded 1,914 yards via the ground game in 10 outings. Concerning passing yards, the Minutemen have given up 1,596 yards which puts them in 5th in college football. They have given up 159.6 yards per contest through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 56.7%. Over the course of this year, they are surrendering 351.0 yards per game which puts them 54th in D-1. They have surrendered 12 touchdowns via the pass as well as 27 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Bulldogs head into this game 8-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Bulldogs went home victorious with a score of 31-17 when they faced the Tennessee Volunteers. Georgia gave up 39 rushing attempts for 146 yds (3.7 yards per rush). The Bulldogs pass defense allowed a completion rate of 60.6%, surrendering 167 yds on 20 for 33 through the air. The Bulldogs finished the game with a total of 453 yards and they ran 71 plays (6.4 yds per play). Georgia ran the football for 3.4 yds per carry, finishing the game with 106 yards on 31 attempts.

The Georgia Bulldogs are averaging 414.8 yards per game, which has them sitting 48th in D-1. The Georgia offense has racked up 634 yards of penalties on 66 infractions, which is 44th in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They are averaging 122.3 run yards per game and have run for 1,223 yards for this season. They have tossed 12 interceptions while surrendering 3 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 213 first downs. When it comes to their ability to score points, the Bulldogs are sitting 46th in the nation with an average of 30.6 points per outing. During this campaign so far, the Bulldogs currently have a total of 2,925 yards through the air together with holding an average of 292.5 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 11th in Division 1.

The Bulldogs are conceding 18.3 points per game, ranking them 15th in the country. Georgia has given up a total of 1,144 yards rushing (114.4 yards/game) in addition to 9 touchdowns via the rush on the year. This year, they have given up 183 points. They have allowed the opposition 9 touchdowns through the air and 192.7 yards/game, which has them sitting 36th in D-1. The Bulldogs defense has participated in 639 plays, which ranks 36th in Division 1. Their defense has earned 7 fumbles and 6 picks so far this year.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Bulldogs -42.0

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