#3 Georgia Bulldogs vs #2 Michigan Wolverines 2021 Orange Bowl
Our Georgia vs Michigan prediction is for the 2021 CFP Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl. The #3 Georgia Bulldogs (12-1) finished at the top of the SEC West with an 8-0 record. However, they lost the conference title game to Alabama 24-41. In the Big Ten East, the #2 Michigan Wolverines (12-1) ended up first. They played West winner Iowa for the championship. The Wolverines beat the #13 Hawkeyes 42-3 to take the Big Ten title.
Orange Bowl Spread and Totals Odds
We have the Wolverines as the underdog at +7.5 (-115). On the other hand, Georgia is favored at -7.5 (-115). The total comes in at 45.0. The over is -115 and under -105. The 2021 CFP Semifinal at the CFP Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl will be played at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm ET.
Bulldogs vs Wolverines Pick - Stats
In our Georgia vs Michigan prediction, these two teams are very close in terms of points scored as the Bulldogs have the edge 39.4-37.7 PPG. Offensive yards are also very close, with Georgia posting about 25 more passing yards than Michigan, and the Wolverines recording approximately 25 more rushing yards than the Bulldogs.
On defense, Georgia is stingier than Michigan (9.5-16.1 PPG). Georgia is holding teams to 253.9 YPG with 172.2 in the air. The Wolverines are allowing opponents 316.2 YPG with 194.7 in the air. The Bulldog pass rush and secondary is superior to Michigan’s.
Georgia vs Michigan Prediction - Key Players
For the Bulldogs, QB Stetson Bennett (2,325 YDs, 64.1 COMP%, 24 TDs, 7 INTs, 9 SCKs) is solid. The Georgia pass catchers are four deep and led by tight end Brock Bowers (47 REC, 791 YDs, 16.8 AVG, 11 TDs). The rushing unit is three deep with Zamir White leading the way with 718 yards and 10 TDs. James Cook, who’s scored seven times, is averaging 6.1 YPA and has gained a total of 619 yards.
The Wolverine ground game features the dynamic tandem of Hassan Haskins (261 ATT, 1,288 YDs, 4.9 AVG, 20 TDs) and Blake Corum (141 ATT, 939 YDs, 6.7 AVG, 11 TDs). QB Cade McNamara (2,470 YDs, 54.6 COMP%, 15 TDs, 4 INTs, 7 SCKs) will be looking to connect with wideouts Cornelius Johnson and Roman Wilson who each have caught three TD passes.
Georgia vs Michigan Prediction
Our Georgia vs Michigan prediction for the CFP Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl finds that there will be a decent amount of scoring in this game. Thus, we’re taking over 45.0 (-115). Also, we’re going with the Bulldogs at -7.5 (-115).
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2021 Orange Bowl - Georgia vs Michigan Summary
Spread - Georgia -7.5 (-115)
Over/Under - Over 45.0 (-115)
