#5 Georgia vs #1 Texas: Odds, Predictions & Key Insights | October 19, 2024

In Week 8, we’ve got a blockbuster SEC showdown as No. 5 Georgia takes on No. 1 Texas in Austin. With Texas favored by five points, many are questioning whether the Longhorns have been truly tested this season. Meanwhile, Georgia comes in battle-hardened, ready to prove they’re still the top dog in the conference.

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#5 Georgia vs #1 Texas Odds

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Spread

Georgia: +5.0 (-107)

Texas: -5.0 (-113)

Total

Over: 56.5 (-110)

Under: 56.5 (-110)

Moneyline

Georgia: +190

Texas: -220

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#5 Georgia vs #1 Texas Predictions

Game of the week: No. 5 Georgia vs. No. 1 Texas. They just keep spoiling us with these incredible matchups week after week!

As of Thursday morning, the Longhorns are favored by five points. The last time Georgia was an underdog was in the opening game of the 2021 season.We have seen the line bounce between 4.5, 5.0, and 5.5 over the past few days, but it seems like 6.0 won’t be happening—the ceiling on this number is likely 5.5, so take that for what it’s worth. For full transparency, I have Georgia +5.0 on my card. If you want to wait and see where the line goes, that’s your call.

Personally, I think the number is way too high. Georgia is more battle-tested than Texas. Who has Texas really been tested by? Oklahoma? With a backup freshman quarterback? Michigan? Who is a shell of last year’s team? They have not been tested once, which is why they lead the nation in point differential at +36.8.

On the other side, Georgia has faced four SEC opponents compared to Texas’ two. The Bulldogs also faced Clemson, who’s had a huge turnaround after getting embarrassed by Georgia in Week 1. As someone who backed Alabama in Week 5, I can say that win was a fluke. Georgia dominated the entire second half and should have won. The Bulldogs are easily one of the best—if not the best—teams in the SEC.

Attack the Day#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/BlkVWKd5KT

— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) October 16, 2024

Outside of that Alabama game and last week, where they gave up 31 points to Mississippi State in a look-ahead spot, no team has scored more than 13 points against Georgia.

All of Texas’ stats are inflated because they’ve played small Division I schools. Of course they lead in points allowed—they’ve played Colorado State, UTSA, and ULM, who combined for just 10 points.

I can’t back a team that hasn’t proven anything against even a decent opponent, so give me the points. I’m backing the Dawgs this week in Austin. Go Dawgs!

Prediction: Georgia Wins

Best Bet: Georgia (+5.0) on BetOnline

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