The most anticipated college football game of the week is the SEC matchup between the #2 ranked Georgia Bulldogs and the #4 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide.
As this is a conference game, the results could determine who will make the playoffs and who will be watching from the sidelines. Both teams are currently undefeated after three weeks, making this game a pivotal point in the season.
The Georgia Bulldogs have already struggled with another SEC team, the Kentucky Wildcats. Before the Bulldogs played Kentucky, the team led in the coach’s and Associated Press poll. However, after their 13-12 win over the Wildcats, Texas has claimed the #1 spot in the league.
The Alabama Crimson Tide is coming off a good win against Wisconsin, but they have yet to play an SEC team this season. The Crimson Tide also has a new coach this year, so their first real test will be this weekend against the Dawgs.
Georgia and Alabama have senior quarterbacks in the Heisman talk, with Carson Beck leading the Bulldogs and Jalen Milroe leading the Tide.
Who Is Favored To Win The Game?
According to legal football betting sites, the Georgia Bulldogs are a slight favorite to win the game. Both teams have a potent offense and enough defense to change the game so that it will depend on turnovers and play-calling.
Georgia will have to travel to Tuscaloosa to take on Alabama. Georgia hasn’t won a game in Tuscaloosa since 2007, so it will be big for the team if they can pull off the win. Since 1992, Alabama is 9-4 against Georgia, including five postseason matchups.
Below are the current game lines for this Saturday’s competition from Bovada’s online sportsbook.
Georgia (#2) vs. Alabama (#4) (via Bovada)
- Spread: -2.5 (-110), +2.5 (-110)
- Win: -130, +110
- Total: O48.5 (-110), U48.5 (-110)
Since the line is set so close, there isn’t great value on either end, but a smart bet would be to lay down some action on Alabama to win the competition.
Is It Legal To Bet On College Football Online?
No US gambling laws make betting on the College football season online illegal. However, states have the final say on what is accessible online in their borders.
To our knowledge, no state has passed any laws making online sports betting illegal. We suggest you check local laws to ensure you are within the legal realm, but a good rule of thumb is that if you can access a sportsbook online, you are probably not breaking any local laws.