Auburn Tigers (2-3) vs. Georgia Bulldogs (3-1)
Auburn Tigers vs. Georgia Bulldogs October 5 2024 – The Auburn Tigers take on the Georgia Bulldogs in this Week 6 face-off, which is set to be an exhilarating contest at Sanford Stadium. Auburn, on the other hand, has a 2-3 record while Georgia is at 3-1, which at this point of the season Is a little more promising for each team. US sports betting sites are packed with players and fans as everyone gets ready for what is one of the most exciting battles in the college football season.
Auburn Tigers vs. Georgia Bulldogs October 5 2024 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 3:30 PM ET |
| Where: | Sanford Stadium |
| TV: | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Auburn Tigers vs. Georgia Bulldogs Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Auburn Tigers | +1100 | +22 (-110) | 51.5 Over -105 |
| Georgia Bulldogs | -2000 | -22 (-110) | 51.5 Under -115 |
The betting odds suggest the Bulldogs will be hard to defeat, as they are -22 point favorites on the spread. Even with Auburn being an underdog, they are expected to be aggressive offensively and thus create a good Over for those wanting points and a high total game score.
Payton Thorne QB vs. Carson Beck QB
Payton Thorne has been up and down while throwing the ball at Auburn. This is manifested in the completion of 10 touchdown passes, 1038 passing yards, 6 interceptions, and 9 sacks in the process. His long pass of 70 yards also tells the history of large offensive plays in passing, but there may be a problem in this nail-biting contest.
Carson Beck, on the contrary, has managed to lead Georgia in a more consistent manner. A total of passing yards 1119, which is over half of what Beck throws, a completion rate of just over 62.9% and even a higher than fewer sacks and fewer interceptions would work under center Beck’s performance. He has always been able to showcase an above-average passer rating of 154.5 which demonstrates how well he can lead the Bulldogs in offense during hard match battles.
With both quarterbacks looking forward to this contest, it is evident, however, that for Thorne, overcoming his interception tendencies would be more crucial than Beck. Reasons such as these explain why Thorne and Beck look like head-to-head competitors in how they shape the flow of the game and the shooting opportunities used to score.
Auburn’s Rush
Auburn’s ground game, led by Jarquez Hunter, who boasts 437 rushing yards at 6.7 yards per carry, presents a dynamic challenge for Georgia’s defense. Hunter’s explosiveness could be key in breaking through the Bulldogs’ lines and setting up crucial scoring drives.
Georgia’s Tactical Receiving
Georgia counters with Arian Smith, whose receiving skills have racked up 274 yards and added depth to their offensive strategies. Smith’s ability to pull off significant gains might just tilt the field in Georgia’s favor, especially with his knack for turning short receptions into substantial advancements.
Auburn Tigers Betting Trends
Auburn’s recent betting trends don’t inspire much confidence, showing a weak 2-4 ATS in their last six games and a concerning 0-7 SU in matchups against Georgia. Their road game struggles, highlighted by an 0-8 ATS when playing away against Georgia, underscore the challenges they face in securing a win or even covering the spread.
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Trends
Georgia shows a mixed trend with a 2-5 ATS in their last seven games but a strong 18-2 SU in their last 20 games. Their dominance at home is unquestionable, having won and covered the spread in their last 8 home games against Auburn. This historical edge sets a robust precedent for their performance this weekend.
Auburn Tigers vs. Georgia Bulldogs Betting Previews
Taking into account this detailed information and these two teams’ previous results, we believe that Georgia is the most appropriate option, particularly when they play at home and the quarterback is on fire. But it is also good to recognize that Auburn is capable of some high-scoring stretches even with their backs against the wall and being the underdogs.
If a selection between the spread and the over/under has to be made, it would be the Over 51.5 and the spread because both of these teams can score, which is ever so evident. Moving on to prop bets, the better value might come in not putting your money on the team but rather on individual players’ performance, like Thomas Thorne’s touchdowns or Hunter’s rushing yards. As for free college football prediction, Over 51.5 seems to be a pretty good bet since both teams have offensive capabilities in them.
Score Prediction: Georgia Bulldogs 38, Auburn Tigers 20.
