Tennessee vs. Georgia: Key Matchup Insights, Game Odds & Predictions

Tennessee vs. Georgia: Key Matchup Insights, Game Odds & Predictions

November 15, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Entertainment

Georgia (7-2) started strong with a 34-3 victory over Clemson and a close win against Kentucky (13-12). However, their season took a turn in Week 4 with a loss to Alabama due to a poor performance by QB Carson Beck. They recovered with a win against Texas (30-15) but suffered a disappointing 28-10 loss to Ole Miss last week. Their offense struggles, ranking low in rushing and passing efficiency and committing 15 turnovers. A loss to Tennessee could end their hopes for the CFP Playoffs. They need to get injured RB Trevor Etienne back to form after he missed the last two games.

Tennessee (8-1) dominated their early non-conference games, winning by a combined score of 191-13. Their only loss came in Week 4 against Arkansas (19-17). They have since secured narrow victories over Florida and Alabama. Tennessee’s offense has surpassed 28 points only once in SEC play, ranking 23rd in rushing and 45th in passing efficiency. On defense, they rank 3rd overall and have one of the best run defenses, with impressive statistics on tackles for loss.

Game details:
· Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
· Time: 7:30 PM EST
· Site: Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA
· TV/Streaming: ABC/ESPN+

Current game odds:
Moneyline: Georgia (-375), Tennessee (+300)
Spread: Georgia -10.5
Over/Under: 48.5 points

Betting analyst Eric Froton suggests betting the UNDER 48.5 points due to recent trends in both teams’ scoring.

Quarterback matchup

  • Georgia: QB Carson Beck, initially a Heisman candidate, has struggled lately with nine interceptions in the last four games.
  • Tennessee: QB Nico Iamaleava shows promise as a five-star recruit, completing 65% of his passes. However, he is questionable for the game due to a concussion.

Betting trends

  • Georgia has thrown for 2,578 yards this season, ranking 16th among FBS offenses.
  • Tennessee’s defense allows only 171.6 passing yards per game, ranking 15th among FBS defenses.
  • Both teams excel in different aspects of rushing and pass protection.