Georgia vs Auburn – SEC Week 7 Betting Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs are riding momentum back into the top 10 and will look to continue their dominance over the Auburn Tigers in one of the SEC’s oldest and most storied rivalries.
Georgia has won eight straight meetings in the “Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry,” including six by double digits. Auburn has shown progress under coach Hugh Freeze but faces another daunting test as a home underdog against a Georgia defense that’s found its rhythm again.
Georgia can win if
Quarterback Gunner Stockton stays efficient and the Bulldogs start fast. After sluggish first quarters against Tennessee and Alabama, Georgia came out firing in last week’s 35-14 win over Kentucky, scoring twice in the opening frame.
Stockton has accounted for 10 total touchdowns — five passing and five rushing — and has shown poise in critical downs. Tight end Brock Bowers and running back Kendall Milton remain the focal points of an offense that has leaned on physicality and clock control.
Defensively, Georgia’s secondary continues to rank among the nation’s best in yards per attempt allowed. If the Bulldogs dictate tempo early and protect Stockton from Auburn’s pass rush, their ninth straight win in this series is well within reach.
Auburn can win if
Quarterback Jackson Arnold opens up the passing attack and takes more vertical shots. Arnold, an Oklahoma transfer, has thrown and rushed for five touchdowns each this season without an interception — a model of control that coach Hugh Freeze appreciates but wants balanced with aggression.
The Tigers’ defense has kept them in every game, ranking among the SEC’s top units in third-down stops and red-zone efficiency. With two weeks of rest since their 16-10 loss to Texas A&M, Auburn should be fresh and better prepared to handle Georgia’s physical front.
If the Tigers can generate explosive plays through the air and limit turnovers, they could turn this rivalry matchup into a four-quarter fight.
Line Movement and Odds
Opening: Georgia -13.5 / Auburn +13.5
Current: Georgia -14 / Auburn +14
Total: 49.5 points
The Bulldogs opened as two-touchdown favorites and have maintained steady action from both public and sharp bettors. Georgia is 6-2 against the spread in its last eight SEC games, while Auburn is 5-2 ATS in its past seven as a home underdog.
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Matchup Breakdown
Georgia ranks top-15 nationally in scoring defense, allowing 15.2 points per game, and has held opponents under 100 rushing yards in three of five contests. The Bulldogs’ offensive balance remains their calling card, averaging 432 yards per game with 202 on the ground.
Auburn enters averaging 27.4 points per game but has struggled in red-zone efficiency, converting just 73% of trips into touchdowns. Defensively, the Tigers allow 314.6 yards per game and rank top-20 nationally in tackles for loss.
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Injury Report
Georgia Bulldogs
- RB Branson Robinson (knee) – out
- WR Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (hamstring) – questionable
- LB Smael Mondon Jr. (shoulder) – probable
Auburn Tigers
- OL Kam Stutts (ankle) – probable
- WR Jay Fair (knee) – questionable
- DE Mosiah Nasili-Kite (wrist) – out
Weather in Auburn is expected to be mild, around 70°F, with calm winds and clear skies for kickoff.
Best Bets and Prediction
Georgia has the deeper roster, stronger defense, and better track record in this rivalry. Auburn will fight early, but the Bulldogs’ defensive adjustments and run-game control should pull them away after halftime.
Prediction: Georgia 31, Auburn 17
Best Bet: Georgia -14 (-110)
Secondary Lean: Under 49.5 (-110)
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