The Georgia Bulldogs take on the Oregon Ducks this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game from Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Dawgs enter the season ranked No. 3 overall while the Ducks hold the No. 12 ranking the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll and No. 11 in the AP Top 25.
Georgia is the favorite to win this game. If you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research on the matchup, we’ve gathered some national media predictions for the game between the Dawgs and the Ducks. Here’s some predictions you may want to consider to make the smartest bet at Tipico Sportsbook.
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook.
Spread: Georgia -16.5 (-115), Oregon +17.5 (-105)
Over/Under: 53.5 (-108 over, -112 under)
Money: Georgia -800, Oregon +550
Predictions from the national media…
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Barrett Sallee - CBS Sports: Georgia wins and covers
Via Barrett Sallee, CBS Sports:
Prediction: Georgia wins, covers
The hangover from last year’s title in Indianapolis is long gone. Georgia will show that it isn’t going to be complacent and dominate Oregon in what should be a de facto home game. Lanning knows how to attack Georgia’s offensive personnel, but stopping it is going to be a much bigger problem. Look for Georgia to come out on a mission early, wear Oregon down and lean on the Ducks in the fourth quarter to pull away and cover. Prediction: Georgia (minus-17)
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USA TODAY Sports staff: All rolling with the Dawgs
The staff’s picks:
Scooby Axson: Georgia
Jace Evans: Georgia
Paul Myerberg: Georgia
Erick Smith: Georgia
Eddie Timanus: Georgia
Dan Wolken: Georgia
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Rohit Ponnaiya - Covers.com: Georgia wins and covers
Via Rohit Ponnaiya, Covers.com:
Predictions:
Spread: Take Georgia -16.5
Over/Under: Take the over
The Bulldogs lost two key running backs from last year and Kendall Milton is questionable for Saturday, but they typically use a committee approach and senior Kenny McIntosh has plenty of experience behind a talented offensive line.
Expect them to bully an Oregon defense that doesn’t have the athleticism or physicality to keep pace. I’m leaning toward the Bulldogs on the spread.
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Pete Fiutak - College Football News: Dawgs win, do not cover
Via Pete Fiutak, College Football News:
Prediction: Georgia 27, Oregon 17
Oregon will bring the fight, and the chances will be there for the offense to take over, but it won’t be able to do it. This isn’t going to be a total wipeout, but Georgia will get up early and flex its national championship muscle when needed in the second half.
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ESPN's Bill Connelly - Georgia wins, just covers
Prediction: Georgia 36, Oregon 17
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SEC Network's Aaron Murray: Georgia wins, does not cover
Via UGA Wire
Prediction: Georgia 31, Oregon 21
Other predictions from former Georgia players include:
WR Justin Scott-Wesley: Georgia, 34-14
RB Keith Marshall: Georgia, 37-20
WR Tavarres King: Georgia, 38-13
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Keith Farner - SDS: Georgia wins, does not cover
Via Keith Farner, SDS:
Prediction: Georgia 31, Oregon 17
Oregon has largely struggled against SEC opponents, and since this is a home away from home for Georgia, look for the Bulldogs to be comfortable in the setting, and more comfortable as a coaching staff.
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Reed Wallach - FanSided: Georgia wins and covers - but take the under
Via Reed Wallach, FanSided:
Prediction: Georgia 30, Oregon 13 (take the under)
My favorite look on this game is the under. Nix-led teams haven’t scored more than 14 points on Georgia and while there are plenty of blue chippers on the offensive line for the Ducks, scoring may be a chore.
With that being said, while I’m high on UGA’s offense this season, Lanning knows this team inside and out and has a ton of returning talent to work with. I think this game is very methodical early and Georgia puts together a convincing, but low scoring win. I have this total pegged at 50 so I like getting in at under 53.5. This feels something like something in the range of 30-13 Georgia in the opener.
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Bill Bender - Sporting News: Georgia wins, does not cover
Via Bill Bender, Sporting News:
Prediction: Georgia 32, Oregon 20
Bennett is back at quarterback for Georgia, and that connection with Bowers is a difference-maker. Bennett was efficient in those playoff victories against Alabama and Michigan, and if he avoids turnovers and completes 66% of his passes the Bulldogs will be in great shape. Oregon does have talent, and it seems a bit undervalued all things considered. Those last three losses to SEC schools were by an average of 7.6 points per game. The Bulldogs will win here, but with Lanning the Ducks hang around longer than expected, and Smart holds off on a last-minute TD while running out the clock.
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