Georgia vs. Tennessee odds, predictions, picks and best bets

The No. 6 ranked Tennessee Volunteers travel to Georgia to take on the No. 11 Bulldogs in the premier college football matchup for Week 12. After getting upset by Arkansas back in early October, the Volunteers have been rolling, winners of their last four games. Their matchup against Georgia this week will be their final […]

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The No. 6 ranked Tennessee Volunteers travel to Georgia to take on the No. 11 Bulldogs in the premier college football matchup for Week 12.

After getting upset by Arkansas back in early October, the Volunteers have been rolling, winners of their last four games. Their matchup against Georgia this week will be their final game against a ranked team during the regular season. Tennessee is one of the most well rounded teams in all of college football, ranking in the top 10 in both total offense and defense.

The Bulldogs are coming off a disappointing double-digit defeat to Ole Miss. They are now in jeopardy of missing out on the College Football Playoff after losing their second conference game of the season. Quarterback Carson Beck has been turning the ball over at a costly rate, throwing nine interceptions over his last four games.

Let's take a look at the best odds and best bets for this matchup.

*Odds from BetMGM and subject to change

Georgia vs. Tennessee Moneyline

Georgia: -350
Tennessee: +275

The Bulldogs' biggest advantage in this game is being at home. Beck has struggled more than most expected this season and doesn't have any top tier receivers or a very good running game to work with.

Georgia's defense has played well for the most part this year, but all the turnovers from Beck and the offense have put it in tough situations. Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson is on a roll, and quarterback Nico Lamaleava is managing the offense well. I'm taking the Volunteers straight up, which will make for a nice payout.

Georgia vs. Tennessee Spread

Georgia: -9.5
Tennessee: +9.5

It's pretty shocking that Georgia is favored by this much. They certainly have the ability to beat any team when they're at their best, but the Bulldogs just haven't played well enough as of late to warrant being a two possession favorite over a team the caliber of Tennessee. Avoid the spread and bet Tennessee on the moneyline.

Georgia vs. Tennessee Over-Under 48.5 total points

Over: -105
Under: -115

Given its struggles with turnovers and a tough matchup against Tennessee's defense, I don't expect Georgia to light up the scoreboard in this game. The Volunteers are averaging 24 points per game in SEC play this year and should get around that mark against the Bulldogs. I'm betting the under.