In this article we will formulate a Georgia vs Auburn prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 17th at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 7 matchup.
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs are 6-0 (4-0) this season after they defeated Alabama by a score of 20-17 in their last game. Georgia trailed 14-10 at halftime, but they were tied 17-17 after three quarters, before scoring the only points in the fourth for the win. The Bulldogs out gained Alabama by a total of 455-346, went 7-13 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Gunner Stockton threw for 249 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Jaden Reddell caught one pass for 53 yards. Dwight Phillips Jr rushed 17 times for 120 yards in the win.
Prior to that game, Georgia defeated Vanderbilt by a score of 38-14 and Oklahoma by a score of 41-13. The Bulldogs have scored 46.2 points per game with 263.0 passing yards and 211.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 14.0 points against per game this season. Gunner Stockton has thrown for 1,298 yards with 14 touchdowns and two interceptions this season.
Auburn Tigers Betting Preview
The Auburn Tigers are 3-2 (1-2) this year after they lost to Tennessee by a score of 24-14 in their last game. Auburn led 7-3 at halftime, but they allowed 21 points in the second half for the loss. The Tigers out gained Tennessee by a total of 345-323, went 5-14 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 3-2 in the game. Byrum Brown threw for 159 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Keshaun Singleton caught seven passes for 54 yards. Brown also led the ground game with 19 carries for 107 yards and one touchdown in the loss.
Prior to that game, Auburn defeated Vanderbilt by a score of 21-15, but lost to Florida by a score of 44-39 before that. The Tigers have scored 26.8 points per game with 219.8 passing yards and 180.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 21.4 points against per game this season. Byrum Brown has thrown for 1,055 yards with seven touchdowns and seven interceptions this year.
Why the Georgia Bulldogs will win
- Georgia has won each of its last 53 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Auburn has lost each of its last 12 road games against AP-ranked teams.
- Auburn has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games against conference opponents.
- Georgia has covered the spread in five of its last six games.
- Georgia has won the first quarter in 10 of its last 11 games as a top-5 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at Sanford Stadium.
- The team ranked 1st in the AP Poll has won the first half in each of its last 20 games.
Why the Auburn Tigers will win
- The team ranked 1st in the AP Poll has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The road team has covered the spread in three of Georgia’s last four games.
- Auburn has won the first quarter in three of its last four October games as an underdog.
- Auburn has won the first half in four of its last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgia’s last six games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Auburn’s last six October games against AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Georgia Bulldogs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Gunner Stockton ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for passer rating (198.6) this season.
Auburn Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Byrum Brown leads Auburn for touchdowns (5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 10+ points of any FBS team this season (4).
- Georgia has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 15+ points of any FBS team this season (4).
- Auburn ranks 133rd among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (26:22).
- Auburn ranks T10th among FBS teams for sacks this season (18.0).
Georgia vs Auburn Prediction
Georgia comes into this matchup undefeated so far this year and just beat Alabama in a very close game last week. Auburn has lost two of their last three games and they have scored just 35 points in their last two. The Tigers have not looked very good this season and Brown has had turnover issues. It is possible for Georgia to have a let down from last week’s win, but I can’t count on that against this very average Auburn team. Take Georgia to win big at home in this one.