Georgia vs Auburn Odds, Spread and Prediction
By Eric Rosales in College Football
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- The undefeated Georgia Bulldogs visit the Auburn Tigers in Week 6
- Georgia has won the last four meetings between these schools, and 13 of the last 16
- Read below for odds, analysis and a betting prediction
Can anyone dent this Georgia defense?
That’s the question as we head into Week 6 of the College Football season, as the 2nd-ranked Bulldogs take their perfect 5-0 mark into Auburn against the 18th-ranked Tigers (4-1).
It’s the second of four straight SEC battles for Georgia against currently ranked foes — the only ones left on their regular-season schedule.
They enter as heavy 14.5-point road favorites at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The game goes at 3:30pm ET, and can be watched on CBS.
Georgia vs Auburn Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| [2] Georgia Bulldogs | -675 | -14.5 (-115) | O 46.5 (+100) |
| [18] Auburn Tigers | +475 | +14.5 (-105) | U 46.5 (-120) |
Odds as of October 6 at DraftKings
The weather is expected to be mostly clear and sunny in Auburn, with temperatures at 80 degrees at kickoff.
Big, Bad, ‘Dawgs
Georgia doesn’t just win, they quite literally sap the soul out of the opposition. Their Week 5 matchup against the 8th-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks was a 37-0 demolition.
Zamir White with the diving touchdown for the Dawgs 😤 pic.twitter.com/Vg3Vsm2LUg
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) October 2, 2021
The Bulldogs raced to a 21-0 lead before the game was barely 10 minutes old, then put the vice on the Razorback offense, holding them to 87 yards passing and 75 yards rushing for the entire game. They pitched their second straight shutout, outscoring the opposition 99-0.
So far this year, they’ve surrendered a paltry 23 points, and none since Week 3. In fact, the Bulldogs’ D has scored as many points as they have allowed this season. Their defense/special teams has put up three touchdowns and a safety on the season. They’ve accounted for nine takeaways while surrendering a lone TD on the year.
GEORGIA BLOCKED PUNT TD 🚨
(via @GeorgiaFootball)pic.twitter.com/fvuNtuCOKU— Overtime (@overtime) October 2, 2021
The Bulldogs’ offense can hold its own as well, no matter who’s under center. Starter JT Daniels missed the last game with a lat injury, and he’s questionable in for this one. Stetson Bennett didn’t have to do much in relief, however, as he was just 7-for-11 for 65 yards.
Their running game took center stage, though, churning out 273 yards, paced by Zamir White, who had 16 totes for 68 yards and a pair of scores. He also recovered a blocked punt in the endzone for another TD. James Cook led the team in rushing with 12 carries for 87 yards.
Tigers Enter on Triumph
The 11th time was the charm for Auburn, as they finally snapped a 10-game losing streak in Baton Rouge, beating LSU last week 24-19.
Quarterback Bo Nix went 23-for-44 for 255 yards and a wild TD toss, while also carrying 12 times for 74 yards, as Auburn erased a 9-point deficit, scoring 14 unanswered in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
PLAY OF THE NIGHT 🤯
Bo Nix made the entire defense miss before throwing this TD! pic.twitter.com/FGQM1JpgSK
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 3, 2021
After back-to-back 60+ point efforts in blowout wins to start the year, the Tigers have averaged just 26 points per contest, so it’s a little misleading when they average 40 points a game, yet haven’t crossed that threshold since Week 2. Their only loss on the season was a 28-20 loss to Penn State, the only ranked team they have faced so far this year.
Like the Bulldogs, Auburn packs a hefty run game, averaging 238 yards a contest. They’ll hope for a strong outing from Jarquez Hunter, who leads the team in rushing with 44 yards and a healthy 10.6 yards per carry average, along with three scores.
Untouched 💨💨#WarEagle | @Jarquezhunter pic.twitter.com/1CvQa2G1Vz
— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) September 11, 2021
While their defense isn’t on par with Georgia’s (who’s is, really?) the Tigers are allowing only 16.2 points per game, which ranks 28th in the country. Their run D will be put to the test in this one, but it’s been stout through five weeks, averaging 90 yards against per game and just three touchdowns on the season.
What’s the Best Bet?
Dubbed the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry, it’s been a pretty lopsided affair in favor of the Bulldogs in recent meetings. They’ve bested Auburn four straight games in the series, going as far back as the 2017 SEC championship. They’ve also won 13 of the last 16 head-to-head contests.
It’s hard not to back this Georgia defense — they’re downright dominant. They lead the nation in almost all statistical categories, including yards per game, yards per play and points per game at 4.6.
They’ll do their part, and expect the offense to do enough to get the win and cover that spread.
Pick: Georgia -14.5 (-115)
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