The Georgia Bulldogs have started the season 4-0, but after defeating Clemson earlier this year, the Bulldogs didn’t think they would be playing against another Top-10 opponent so soon.
Insert the Arkansas Razorbacks, who are also 4-0 and now ranked No. 8 in the nation via the AP poll. After pulling off an upset against Texas A&M last week, the Razorbacks will look to score another Top 10 win as they travel to Athens, Georgia to take on the Georgia Bulldogs in a must-see SEC matchup at 12:00 p.m. ET on October 2 via ESPN.
Our Arkansas vs Georgia picks and predictions are below.
Arkansas vs Georgia odds
Odds via the Covers Line, an average comprised of odds from multiple sportsbooks.
Georgia opened as an 18.5-point favorite and hasn’t moved since, with every main sportsbook still holding that 18.5 number up. The total also opened at 48.5, and while some books have shifted to 49.5, if you shop around, you’ll still be able to find that 48.5 number.
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Arkansas vs Georgia picks
Picks made on 10/29/2021 at 9:30 a.m. ET.
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Arkansas vs Georgia game info
• Location: Stadium, City, State
• Date: Saturday, October 2, 2021
• Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
• TV: ESPN
Arkansas vs Georgia betting preview
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Key injuries
Arkansas: K.J. Jefferson QB (Questionable)
Georgia: Dominick Blaylock WR (Questionable), Rian Davis LB (Questionable), Arik Gilbert WR/TE (Questionable), Jalen Kimber CB (Questionable), Kendall Milton (Probable), Julian Rochester DL (Questionable), Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint WR (Questionable), Aarian Smith WR (Questionable), Tykee Smith DB (Probable), Darnell Washington TE (Probable)
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Betting trend to know
Razorbacks are 4-0 ATS in their last four games in October. Find more NCAA betting trends for Arkansas vs. Georgia.
Arkansas vs Georgia predictions
Arkansas +18.5 (-110)
Arkansas shocked the world last week, defeating a Top-10 team, at home, and to boot, an SEC team that had Arkansas’ number for quite some time. The Razorbacks just haven’t been denied this season behind solid quarterback play from K.J. Jefferson.
Jefferson is dealing with soreness but will be fine for their game against Georgia. He’s thrown for six touchdowns along with two interceptions in four games this season. The offense is averaging 480 yards per game, and they’ve faced some tough competition, including wins over Texas A&M and Texas in a span of four weeks.
The Razorbacks have struggled in the passing game protecting Jefferson, which is one reason he’s sore. However, Arkansas’ run game is much better, averaging 261 yards per game this season. That’s, again, with a game against one of the better defenses in the nation in Texas A&M.
Defensively, Arkansas has struggled to make tackles in the open field and the coverage has been a bit shaky. They’re only allowing 144.3 yards per game, but don’t let that deceive you. The coverage hasn’t been up to par with the pass rush and the rushing defense. The front seven is better than the secondary.
Georgia, on the other hand, has a healthy JT Daniels back in the lineup. Daniels has thrown for five touchdowns with two interceptions while completing 54 of 71 passes. The offense is averaging 42 points per game with 454.5 yards per game. They’re very well-balanced and really could do no wrong outside of their run block.
On defense, the Bulldogs have allowed a whopping 5.8 points per game through four games and easily have the best defense in the country. This defense is elite and there’s nothing else to say. They’ve got first-round picks all over the field.
Georgia will score here but it’s up to Arkansas to find a way to put numbers on the board. Just like many expected Arkansas to fold offensively against A&M, many will expect the Razorbacks to fold against Georgia.
But there’s too much talent on this Razorbacks offense to struggle scoring more than a touchdown in this game. I like Arkansas to make things reasonable. They won’t win, but they’ll stick around.
Under 48.5 (-110)
Georgia is allowing under one touchdown per game this season. I know Arkansas is a bigger threat offensively than anyone Georgia has faced this year, but it’ll be hard for Arkansas to score consistently in this game with a terrible offensive line when it comes to pass protection.
There aren't many offensive lines that can stop Georgia. Arkansas won’t be one of them. Still, I think we will see some solid playmaking out of the Razorbacks position players. Arkansas also has a solid pass rush and should be able to stifle the run a great deal in this game.
With Georgia allowing 5.8 points per game and Arkansas allowing just over two touchdowns a game, I’ll take these two defenses to keep this Under the total. This game won’t be a shootout. No Georgia game will be this season.
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