Eli Drinkwitz and his squad make their way to Georgia, as the No. 22 Missouri Tigers visit the No. 1 Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. ET. It is time to continue the NCAA Football odds series with a Missouri-Georgia prediction and pick.
Missouri enters the game sitting at 6-3. They opened the season against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. It was a dominant victory for the Tigers, cruising to a 54-14 win in the season opener. They went on to take down Kansas 38-21 on the road and beat Troy 27-17 at home in Week 3 before falling to Mississippi State by a 31-24 score. They have since earned big wins over then-No. 8 Florida in a 45-17 blowout and beat down Texas A&M by a 27-6 score. However, ranked losses to then-No. 9 Ole Miss (31-3) and then-No. 7 Texas (34-20) with a 34-10 over Arkansas in between has disrupted some of their momentum.
Meanwhile, Georgia boasts an 8-1 record. They started the season with a 63-3 blowout win over the Tennessee State Tigers and torched the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 70-20. They continued their winning momentum by beating the Arkansas Razorbacks 45-17, the Oklahoma Sooners 41-13, the Vanderbilt Commodores 38-14, and the then-No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide 20-17. This allowed them to be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll, overtaking Texas. However, their perfect start ended after losing 27-24 to the Auburn Tigers. They have since bounced back with dominant wins over the Florida Gators (27-8) and the then-No. 10 Ole Miss Rebels (42-7).
Missouri and Georgia share a solid history of playing against each other in football. The latter boasts 12 wins over Missouri's one victory. Georgia took the win back in November 2023, winning the game 30-21. The Bulldogs have won their last 10 contests as Missouri's only win took place in 2013.
Missouri vs. Georgia Odds
Missouri: +16 (+110)
Georgia: -16 (-110)
Over: 47 (-115)
Under: 47 (-105)
Missouri vs. Georgia Key Injuries
Missouri- DL Darris Smith (Questionable), TE Brett Norfleet (Questionable), TE Gavin Hoffman (Out), WR Jabari Brady (Out), OG Cayden Green (Out), RB Ahmad Hardy (Out)
Georgia- WR Isiah Canion (Out), WR Thomas Blackshear (Questionable), RB Dante Dowdell (Out)
Missouri vs. Georgia Betting Trends
- Tigers are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite.
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Under is 5-0 in Bulldogs last 5 games as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
- Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games following a straight up win.
- Over is 6-1 in Bulldogs last 7 home games.
- Tigers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Keys to Missouri vs. Georgia football matchup
Austin Simmons, who passed for 1,026 yards and six touchdowns at Ole Miss in a reserve role, has thrived at Missouri as the starter. The quarterback is 175 of 283 passing for 2,204 yards with 18 touchdowns and two interceptions. Cayden Lee leads the receiving corps in convincing fashion, having made 62 receptions for 835 yards and five touchdowns so far this season. Missouri has thrived in a patient style of ball-control offense, rushing for 181.7 yards per game. Jamal Roberts has emerged as a breakout performer in the SEC with a league-leading 1,071 yards rushing and nine touchdowns, highlighted by consecutive 200-plus yard performances in wins over Florida and Texas A&M.
Article Continues BelowChris Graves stands out as a star defender in the Tigers secondary, recording 17 tackles and seven pass breakups. Nicholas Rodriguez has been remarkable as a tackler, leading the squad with 98 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Santana Banner comes next with 76 tackles and six pass deflections, while Robert Woodyard Jr. has recorded 53 tackles, one interception, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. Daedaen Hopins excels as a pass rusher, boasting 21 tackles and seven sacks and two forced fumbles.
The Georgia Bulldogs still shine as a dominant squad despite falling to Auburn. Georgia ranks fifth in the nation in scoring offense with 41.1 points per game, 16th in rushing offense with 210.7 yards per game, and 73rd in passing offense with 243.6 yards per game. Gunner Stockton has been remarkably productive with his leadership in the attack. He has completed 139 out of 196 passes for 1,857 yards and 20 touchdowns and four interceptions while rushing 53 times for 233 yards and two touchdowns. Dwight Phillips Jr. leads the run game with 66 carries for 481 yards and two touchdowns, while Nate Frazier has 63 rushes for 404 yards and six touchdowns. Georgia's receiving corps is balanced, seeing Craig Dandridge have 349 yards and a touchdown on 20 catches. Meanwhile, Talyn Taylor shines with 25 receptions for 426 yards and six touchdowns.
Georgia showcases itself to be elite on the defensive side of the ball in past seasons and this ongoing campaign under Kirby Smart. They rank seventh nationally in scoring defense with 14 points allowed per game, sixth in rushing defense with 83.8 yards per game, and 29th in passing defense with 186.6 yards allowed per game. Raylen Wilson has been excellent with his pass rushing, racking up 58 tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles. Chris Cole comes next with 58 tackles, five sacks, three pass deflections, three fumble recoveries and a fumble return touchdown. Meanwhile, KJ Bolden and Khalil Barnes have stood out in the secondary with eight pass deflections combined.
Missouri vs. Georgia Prediction and Pick
This matchup between Missouri and Georgia stands out as an intriguing matchup. The Tigers have shaky form going into the matchup, needing a lot to go in their favor on the road to pull off a historic upset and boost their CFP hopes. As for the Bulldogs, they have serious momentum as they prevent Austin Simmons from creating explosive plays through the air and on the ground. Georgia gets the win in this one and covers, while the over also hits.
Final Missouri vs. Georgia Prediction and Pick: Georgia -16 (-110) and over 47 (-115)