The Georgia Bulldogs (10-3, 1-1 SEC) look to extend their eight-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide (9-5, 1-1 SEC) at Stegeman Coliseum. The game will air on SEC Network at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 6, 2018.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Georgia Bulldogs ATS Prediction
In the Crimson Tide’s last contest, they were defeated by the Vanderbilt Commodores, 76-75. Vanderbilt won the rebounding battle. The Commodores had more offensive rebounds (nine vs. four) and total rebounds (33 vs. 31). Collin Sexton was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
The Bulldogs were victorious over the Ole Miss Rebels in their last matchup, 71-60. Georgia’s 0.281 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Ole Miss, who had a mark of 0.057. The Bulldogs’ mark matched their season average, while the Rebels’ was below their season average of 0.276. Juwan Parker was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 4-for-11 shooting.
Expect Georgia to dominate the offensive glass in this battle. The Bulldogs rank 34th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.5 percent), while Alabama ranks 254th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.4 percent).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Bulldogs won the most recent matchup 60-55. The Bulldogs had a better free throw rate (0.224 vs. 0.143) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.365).
Alabama Crimson Tide at Georgia Bulldogs Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Alabama, ATS Winner – Alabama, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Georgia ranks 31st in rebounds per game (40.4) while Alabama ranks 177th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
The Crimson Tide rank 10th in blocks per game (6.3) while the Bulldogs rank 61st in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
Georgia ranks 34th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Alabama ranks 74th (12.1).
The Crimson Tide rank 225th in three pointers attempted per game (18.7) while the Bulldogs rank 242nd (18.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Crimson Tide have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. On the season, Alabama has defeated opponents by an average of 5.9 points.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (2.2 below their season average).
