by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023
Game Time: 3:30 pm ET, Saturday, November 18, 2023
Venue: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN
Where to Watch: CBS
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: UGA -10.5, Tennessee +10.5; Over/Under: 59.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: UGA -10.5, Tennessee +10.5; Over/Under: 59 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: UGA -10.5, Tennessee +10.5; Over/Under: 59.5 points
Season Record
Georgia Bulldogs: 10-0 (7-0) (1st place, SEC East)
Tennessee Volunteers: 7-3 (3-3) (3rd place, SEC East)
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Georgia Bulldogs: won their last game at home against the Mississippi Rebels 52-17.
Tennessee Volunteers: lost their last game on the road against the Missouri Tigers 36-7.
Georgia Bulldogs vs Tennessee Volunteers Preview and Analysis
Georgia is entering this game with a 10-0 record overall and they have a 7-0 record in their conference games too. They are 7-0 in their home games, 2-0 in their road games, and they are also 1-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against Ole Miss 52-17. Carson Beck was the starting QB and he completed 18/25 passes for 306 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Kendall Milton led the team in rushing yards with 127 and 2 TDs. Ladd McConkey led the receivers with 81 receiving yards on 4 receptions and 1 TD. Tykee Smith led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while C.J. Allen and Nazir Stackhouse each led the defense in sacks with 1. Javon Bullard came away with the only interception for them in that game.
Tennessee is entering this game with a 7-3 record overall and they have a 3-3 record in their conference games too. They are 5-0 in their home games, 1-3 in their road games, and they are also 1-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They lost their last game against Missouri 36-7. Joe Milton was the starting QB and he completed 22/34 passes for 267 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Joe Milton led the team in rushing yards with 36. Ramel Keyton led the receivers with 57 receiving yards on 4 receptions. Jaylen McCollough and Doneiko Slaughter each led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while Omarr Norman-Lott led the defense in sacks with 2. Jaylen McCollough came away with the only interception for them in that game.
Georgia vs Tennessee Prediction
The current betting odds have Georgia listed as a 10.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Georgia has looked really good this season with their 10-0 record overall and their 7-0 conference record. They started the season against some really weak teams but they have shown in their games lately why they are the 2-time defending champions of the National Championship since they have been looking a lot better in their games lately as their schedule has gotten tougher. Tennessee has also looked good at times this season with their 7-3 record overall but they have struggled a lot more in the SEC with their 3-3 record in conference games. They have been really good in their home games this year with their 5-0 home record but this will be their biggest test of the season against a top 4 team and Tennessee just doesn't have the talent to keep it close this year as they have struggled against some weaker opponents in the SEC already. Georgia is also playing with some motivation since they are the back-to-back defending champions but aren't even ranked 1st in the nation so they will have the motivation to pull off another big win by double digits on the road here. The best way to place a bet here is on Georgia to cover the spread in this game.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Georgia Bulldogs: 3-8 ATS when the total is between 56.5 and 63. 3-12 ATS after a cover as a double digit favorite. 6-12 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins against the spread. 9-5 OVER after 8 or more consecutive straight up wins. 5-1 OVER off a win against a conference rival.
Tennessee Volunteers: 10-4 ATS when the total is between 56.5 and 63. 13-7 ATS in home games. 7-0 ATS off a loss by 10 points or more to a conference rival. 22-14 OVER in all games. 14-6 OVER in home games. 8-4 OVER off 1 or more consecutive unders.
Key Injuries
Georgia Bulldogs: C. Smith (WR) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. J. Dumas-Johnson (LB) Out indefinitely - Forearm. E. Lightsey (LB) Late Nov - Back. B. Robinson (RB) out for season - Knee.
Tennessee Volunteers: D. Thornton Jr. (WR) out for season - Lower Body. D. Bishop (RB) Late Nov - Ankle. K. Hadden (DB) out for season - Shoulder. C. Charles (DB) Out indefinitely - Ankle. B. McCoy (WR) out for season - Ankle. K. Garland (LB) out for season - Undisclosed. K. Pili (LB) Out indefinitely - Upper Body.
Notable Quotes
“It's not one guy. There's guys everywhere.” - Kirby Smart after his team’s win against Ole Miss in their last game.
“It's still a one-possession game. Got to be willing to come out and play hard and we didn't get that done.” - Josh Heupel after his team’s loss against Mizzou in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Georgia Bulldogs
WR Rosemy-Jacksaint, Marcus
WR McConkey, Ladd
WR Lovett, Dominic
TE Delp, Oscar
QB Beck, Carson
RB Edwards, Daijun
Tennessee Volunteers
WR Nimrod, Chas
WR Keyton, Ramel
WR White, Squirrel
TE Warren, Jacob
QB Milton III, Joe
RB Wright, Jaylen
Statistical Leaders
Georgia Bulldogs
Passing: C. Beck (3022)
Rushing: D. Edwards (691)
Receiving: B. Bowers (600)
Touchdowns: D. Edwards (10)
Tennessee Volunteers
Passing: J. Milton III (2284)
Rushing: J. Wright (848)
Receiving: S. White (610)
Touchdowns: D. Sampson (8)
Coaches:
Georgia Bulldogs: Kirby Smart (8th season)
Tennessee Volunteers: Josh Heupel (3rd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
