Georgia vs Auburn Pick
Our Georgia vs Auburn pick has the favored Bulldogs at -15.5 (-111). On the other hand, the underdog Auburn Tigers can be found at +16.0 (-110). #2 Georgia is 3-0 in the SEC and 5-0 overall. They are tied with Kentucky (3-0 SEC, 5-0 Overall) for first in the East Division. #18 Auburn is 1-0 in the conference and 4-1 overall. They are second in the West Division while the 2-0 Alabama Crimson Tide occupy first place.
Georgia started the season by beating #3 Clemson 10-3. After three more wins, all by 27 or more points, the Bulldogs beat #8 Arkansas 37-0. Georgia’s four-straight dominant wins have contributed to their highly favored status. Auburn started the season with a 60-10 win over Akron and a 62-0 victory over Alabama State. However, their final three games have been much closer, as #10 Penn State took them down 28-20. After that, two wins followed. First, Auburn beat Georgia State 34-24. Next, they got by LSU 24-19.
Georgia vs Auburn Pick – Key Stats
Both teams bring productive offenses and stingy defenses to the field. The Bulldogs are averaging 41.0 PPG. At the same time, the Tigers are putting 40 PPG on the scoreboard. Although both defenses have performed well, we find that Georgia’s is a bit tougher, as they are allowing opponents just 4.6 PPG. Still, the Tigers’ 16.4 PPG scoring defense is impressive.
Interesting to note that Auburn has an edge on overall offensive yards (+45.4 YPG). In particular, their ground game is a bit more productive. The Tigers are rushing for 238.2 while the Bulldogs are good for 196.4 YPG. Concerning defensive yards, Georgia is more tightfisted. They are allowing opponents just 177.8 YPG. On the other hand, Auburn is giving up 298.4 YPG. The Bulldogs are allowing 103 fewer yards in passing and 17.6 less in rushing. The major question for this pick is can Georgia shutdown what is a fine Auburn offense?
On defense, Georgia has recorded 18 sacks, 17 passes defended, and seven interceptions. They have two pick sixes. Additionally, the Bulldogs have forced three fumbles, recovering two. The Auburn D is a close second when it comes to stats, as they have posted 15 sacks, 12 PD, and four INTs. They’ve also recorded two pick sixes. Although they have forced four fumbles, the Tigers have recovered just one.
Bulldogs at Tigers – Players
Georgia starting quarterback JT Daniels (76.1 COMP%, 5 TDs, 2 INTs) is listed as questionable for this game. However, backup QB Stetson Bennett (70.7 COMP%, 6 TDs, 2 INTs) is ready to go. He’s averaging 12.6 YPP while Daniels is good for 8.0 YPP. Auburn’s Bo Nix (58.5 COMP%, 6 TDs, 0 INTs) may not have as good a completion percentage as either Georgia signal caller, but he has tossed six TD passes and has not thrown a pick. His average yards per pass come in at a low 6.7.
Our Georgia vs Auburn pick observes that both team’s receiving units are led by tight ends. For the Bulldogs, Brock Bowers has 18 catches with six going for scores. Two other pass catchers are in double-digits for receptions. For the home team, tight end John Samuel Shenker has also grabbed 18 passes. However, he has not scored a TD. The Tigers have three wideouts in double digits when it comes to catches and seven different players have caught touchdown passes.
The Bulldog rushing game features Zamir White (4 TDs) and dual-threat James Cook (2 TDs).
Jarquez Hunter (3 TDs) and Tank Bigsby (4 TDs) lead the Auburn ground attack with Hunter averaging over 10 yards per rush.
Our Georgia vs Auburn Pick
In this SEC contest, we envision the Georgia defense controlling the game and their offense eventually overwhelming Auburn’s D. The Tigers may limit the Bulldog output, but we still think they will score about 34 points. On the other hand, Georgia’s tough defense will allow about 14. Thus, we’re taking the Georgia Bulldogs at -15.5 (-111).
Summary – Georgia Bulldogs vs Auburn Tigers Projection:
Point Spread Pick – Georgia Bulldogs at -15.5 (-111)
