Opening Georgia vs. Alabama Point Spread has Historic Significance for Crimson Tide

Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Georgia heads to Tuscaloosa for a rematch of last season's SEC Championship that was won by the Crimson Tide and cost the Bulldogs a shot at a three-peat.

The Bulldogs are viewed as the best team in the country, and it's getting the respect against the Crimson Tide, poised to be a favorite at Bryant-Denny Stadium, which would put Kirby Smart's team in rare air.

Georgia now 1½-point favorite at Alabama at @CircaSports. Total remains at 49½.

If UGA remains favorite would be 1st time Bama was home 'dog since 2007 vs. LSU when Bama (+6½) lost to LSU 41-34
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) September 22, 2024

Of course, Alabama has a new coach in Kalen DeBoer in place of Nick Saban, who rarely was catching points ever. Now, in his fourth game as head coach of the Crimson Tide, he is a home underdog.

Both teams are undefeated and both surely are planning on competing in the first 12-team College Football Playoff.

With each squad equipped with a Heisman Trophy contender in Carson Beck of Georgia and Jalen Milroe of Alabama, this game is sure to be one of the games of the year, with plenty of betting implications for the rest of the season.

Here's the early odds for the SEC opener for the Crimson Tide and the Bulldogs second straight conference road game after a close call at Kentucky.

Georgia vs. Alabama Odds, Spread and Total

Spread

Georgia: -2.5 (-105)
Alabama: +2.5 (-115)

Moneyline

Georgia: -125
Alabama: +104

Total: 49.5 (Over -108/Under -112)

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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