SEC Championship Showdown: #1 Georgia Faces #3 Alabama in Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The #1 Georgia Bulldogs (12-0) face the #3 Alabama Crimson Tide (11-1) in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Georgia enters after a dominant 45-0 win over Georgia Tech, while Alabama comes off a 24-22 quadruple-overtime victory against Auburn.
Key Offensive Players:
- Georgia QB Stetson Bennett: 14/20, 255 yards, 4 TDs vs Georgia Tech
- Georgia RB Zamir White: 691 yards, 5.4 YPC, 10 TDs this season
- Alabama QB Bryce Young: 25/51, 317 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT vs Auburn
- Alabama WR Jameson Williams: 61 catches, 1,261 yards, 13 TDs this season
Defensive Breakdown:
- Georgia allows just 6.9 points per game, held Georgia Tech to 166 total yards
- Georgia's run defense allows only 2.8 yards per carry
- Alabama gives up 19.9 points per game
- Alabama held Auburn to 22 rushing yards (0.6 YPC)
Betting Analysis:
- Georgia favored by one possession
- Georgia: 8-4 against the spread
- Alabama: 6-6 against the spread
- Under is recommended based on strong defenses
- Georgia's ball control offense and elite defense gives them the edge
Prediction: Georgia wins and covers the spread, controlling time of possession with their running game and dominant defense.
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Key Stats:
- Georgia allows 7.4 points in last 5 games
- Alabama allows 19.6 points in last 5 games
- Georgia's defense leads nation in most categories
- Alabama's passing attack vs Georgia's elite defense is key matchup