- Georgia has -160 odds to beat Alabama in Week 5 with a 3-point spread.
- Alabama has won the last four regular season meetings against Georgia.
- There is a 52.5 point total set between Alabama and Georgia.
ATHENS, Ga. – Arguably the biggest matchup on the Week 5 slate of college football is set between the #17 Alabama Crimson Tide and #5 Georgia Bulldogs on primetime. This is one of the most storied rivalries in recent years, with multiple SEC Championship and National Championship meetings between the two.
That said, it makes sense that legal sports betting sites are expecting a competitive one between the two with just a 3-point spread set in favor of the Dawgs. We’ll get into both betting trends for the game as well as the best bet for the matchup.
Alabama Vs. Georgia
- Moneyline: Alabama (+135) vs. Georgia (-160)
- Spread: Georgia -3
- Total: 52.5
The rivalry between Alabama and Georgia first began way back in 1895, and it has been all Crimson Tide since, as they lead the series by a wide 44-26-4 margin. In more recent seasons, Alabama has won each of the last four regular season meetings between the two dating back to 2008. Bama has also won their last two meetings in 2023 and 2024, each by a touchdown margin or less.
Since 2008, they’ve played each other a total of 10 times, where Bama has dominated as well, going 9-1 outright and 6-3-1 against the spread. Their matchups also trend towards the over as well, with a 7-3 record of hitting the over since then as well.
Alabama Vs. Georgia Best Bet: Over 52.5
We’re rolling with the over in total points on college football sportsbooks in this one, not just based on the outcome of their previous matchups, but with what they’ve each done this season. Georgia is 2-1 going over this season and has put up 52+ points in both of those games. Alabama is 3-0 in going over this season, and also with two of their games crossing the 52-point margin.
Both of their offensive numbers this season also support the over with both Georgia (39 ppg) and Alabama (42.7 ppg) combining for a massive 81.7 ppg this season.
