Massachusetts Minutemen (2-8) vs. Georgia Bulldogs (8-2)
November 23, 2024 12:45 pm EDT
The Line: Georgia Bulldogs -42 / Massachusetts Minutemen +42 ; Over/Under: +55.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Georgia vs Massachusetts prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 23rd at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 13 matchup.
Massachusetts Minutemen Betting Preview
The Massachusetts Minutemen are 2-8 this year after they lost to Liberty in overtime by a score of 35-34 in their last game. Massachusetts led 20-7 at halftime, but they allowed Liberty to tie the game and they lost on a missed extra point in overtime. The Minutemen outgained Liberty by a total of 426-423, won the turnover battle 2-0, and went 6-14 on third down in the game. AJ Hairston threw for 163 yards, while Jalen John rushed for 119 yards and two scores on 15 carries in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Minutemen lost to Mississippi State by a score of 45-20 but did beat Wagner by a score of 35-7 before that. The UMass offense has scored 21.3 points per game with 185 passing yards and 155.2 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 32 points per game this season. AJ Hairston has completed 55.6% of his passes for 225 yards and one touchdown, while Jakobie Keeney-James has caught 42 passes for 670 yards and four scores.
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs are 8-2 (6-2) this season after they defeated Tennessee by a score of 31-17 in their last game. Georgia trailed 10-0 and 17-14 in the first half, but they scored the last 17 points in the game for the win. The Bulldogs outgained Tennessee by a total of 453-319, won the turnover battle 1-0, and went 8-14 on third down in the game. Carson Beck threw for 347 yards and two touchdowns, while Nate Frazier rushed for 68 yards and one score.
Prior to that win, the Bulldogs lost to Ole Miss by a score of 28-10 but did win the four games before that. The UGA offense has scored 30.8 points per game with 292.5 passing yards and 122.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 18.3 points per game this season. Carson Beck has completed 65.1% of his passes for 2,835 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, while Arian Smith has caught 37 passes for 585 yards and three scores.
Why Massachusetts will cover
- Georgia has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Massachusetts has covered the spread in each of its last four November games against AP-ranked teams.
- Massachusetts has won the first quarter in each of its last three games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Four of Massachusetts’ last five road games against AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Three of Georgia’s last four games against non-conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia ranks T7th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (3.7).
- Georgia ranks T7th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (75.0).
- Massachusetts ranks 133rd among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (-7.9).
- Massachusetts ranks T131st among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (1.7).
Georgia vs Massachusetts Prediction
Georgia comes into this matchup after picking up a massive win against Tennessee last time out, but I don’t know how motivated they will be for this game. The Bulldogs are a massive favorite and should have no issues winning easily, but they will also want to rest some players and prepare for next week’s rivalry game. Massachusetts has dropped five of their last six games and they just fired their head coach on Monday. We saw Missouri beat UMass by a score of 45-3, while Mississippi State won 45-20, and I think we will see a game closer to Mississippi State. Take Massachusetts with the points here.
