Alabama Crimson Tide vs Georgia Bulldogs Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 03/03/2026

Game Time: 6:30 pm ET, Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Venue:  Stegeman Coliseum, Athens, GA 

Where to Watch:  ESPNEWS

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Alabama +1.5, Georgia -1.5; Over/Under:  178.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Alabama +1.5, Georgia -1.5; Over/Under:  178.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Alabama +1.5, Georgia -1.5; Over/Under:  178.5 points

Alabama Crimson Tide:  22-7 (12-4) (2nd place, SEC)

Georgia Bulldogs:  20-9 (8-8) (10th place, SEC)

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Alabama Crimson Tide:  5-0  last 5

Georgia Bulldogs:  3-2  last 5

Alabama is entering this game with a 22-7 record overall, a 12-4 record in conference games, and they are 7-2 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Tennessee Volunteers in their last game. Latrell Wrightsell Jr. led the team in points in that game with 25 while Labaron Philon Jr. was next on the team with 23. Aden Holloway and Labaron Philon Jr. each led the team in assists with 2 in that game while Aiden Sherrell led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 44.6% from the field, 37% from 3-point range, and 84.6% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 92.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 83.1 PPG against them. Alabama has an ATS record of 12-16 this season and their O/U record is 14-13-1.

Georgia is entering this game with a 20-9 record overall, an 8-8 conference record, and they are 13-4 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the South Carolina Gamecocks in their last game. Jeremiah Wilkinson led the team in points in that game with 18 while Somto Cyril was next on the team with 12. Blue Cain led the team in assists with 8 in that game while Kareem Stagg, Somto Cyril, Blue Cain, and Dylan James each led the team in rebounds with 4. They were 56.1% from the field, 40% from 3-point range, and 84.6% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 89.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 78.4 PPG against them. Georgia has an ATS record of 13-15-1 this season and their O/U record is 15-14.

The current betting odds have Alabama listed as a 1.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Alabama has looked really good in their games this season with their 22-7 record overall and their 12-4 conference record which has them right near the top of the SEC. They have been a great road team too with their 7-2 road record this year. Meanwhile, Georgia has looked good in their games this season with their 20-9 record overall and their 8-8 conference record which has them right in the middle of the SEC. They have looked great on their home court too with their 13-4 home record this season. Georgia was rolling into the conference schedule at the start of the year, but they have struggled a lot in the SEC, especially in road games. They have looked a lot better on their home court, but they have still dropped some bad games there and haven't been at their best lately either. They are 3-2 in their last 5 games and have been beating up on some bad opponents while struggling against better ones. Alabama has been the opposite though, struggling at the start of the season and a bit at the start of the conference schedule too, but now they have been rolling. Alabama was dealing with some injuries earlier in the year, but now they look like the team they were supposed to be from the start of the season and they have a ton of momentum on their side with 8 wins in a row now. They are off a road win over Tennessee in their last one too and they are the more talented team here. Georgia has had some trouble at home lately against stronger opponents and Alabama has the talent to put them away here and pick up another win on the road. The best way to place a bet here is on Alabama to cover the spread in this game. 

Alabama Georgia Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (6:30 pm ET start time) is Alabama 85 Georgia 81.

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Alabama Crimson Tide: 5-0 ATS off an upset win over a conference rival as an underdog. 26-19 ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%). 7-2 ATS on the road after playing a road game. 11-3 OVER as a road underdog of 6 points or less or pick. 

Georgia Bulldogs: 1-5 ATS in a home game where the total is 170 or more. 7-13 ATS after a win by 15 points or more. 3-8 ATS versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game. 7-4 OVER versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game.

Alabama Crimson Tide:  K. Bristow (F) Questionable - Undisclosed. D. Hannah (G) Questionable - Undisclosed. C. Onyejiaka (C) Out - Undisclosed.

Georgia Bulldogs:  J. Ross (G) Questionable - Undisclosed.

“I’m just going to say before I get into this how much respect I have for Coach Barnes, how he conducts his program. They’ve had their way with us here recently. We were on a five game losing streak to him. He’s one of the best coaches in America, but I think he’s also one of the highest-character coaches in America.” - Nate Oats after his team’s win against Tennessee in their last game. 

“I don’t know how long he’ll be out. I would just say day-to-day, I guess. We’ll see. He’s working at it. He’s arguably our best passer. But the ball really moved. Sometimes, it’s not about one passer. It’s just about continuing to make reads collectively.” - Mike White on the injury to Jordan Ross.

A. Allen 

A. Holloway 

L. Jemison 

L. Philon 

A. Sherrell

B. Cain 

K. Catchings 

S. Cyril 

J. Ross 

J. Wilkinson

PPG: Labaron Philon Jr. (21.4)

APG: Labaron Philon Jr. (4.9)

Reb/G: Amari Allen (7.3)

PPG: Jeremiah Wilkinson (17.7)

APG: Marcus Millender (3.9)

Reb/G: Somtochukwu Cyril (5.5)

Coaches:

Alabama Crimson Tide: Nate Oats (7th season)

Georgia Bulldogs: Michael White (4th season)