Georgia vs Georgia Tech Updated Betting Odds - Movement Favors the Bulldogs

An updated look at the betting odds for the Georgia vs Georgia Tech game.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart and Georgia Tech coach Brent Key shake hands after a NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta, on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.Georgia won 31-23. | Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK

An updated look at the betting odds for the Georgia vs Georgia Tech game.

Just like last year, this year's Georgia vs Georgia Tech rivalry game will be played on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Last year's game was played in Sanford Stadium while this year's will be played in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, technically as a home game for Georgia Tech. Both programs are having successful seasons this year, so it should be an interesting matchup.

The Yellow Jackets are once again led by quarterback Haynes King, who is having a tremendous season. The offense has been rolling this year and they are one of the most efficient offenses in the country.

Despite Georgia Tech's success this season and the impressive offense they will be bringing into this matchup, Georgia is still the heavy favorite coming into this season, especially after Georgia Tech's loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Georgia Football a Massive Favorite Over Georgia Tech

Nov 26, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart (right) talks to Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets interim head coach Brent Key prior to the game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

The Bulldogs have been listed as a 14-point favorite over the Yellow Jackets, according to Draft Kings. The line opened last week at 12.5, so there has been some movement following Georgia Tech's loss to Pittsburgh.

That might come as a bit of a shock for some, considering it's very likely that both teams will come into this game with just one loss on the season; however, a deeper dive will likely explain why.

For starters, Georgia appears to be peaking at the right time. In their last three games, Georgia handled Mississippi State on the road, then they dominated Texas at home by a final score of 35-10 and this weekend they took care of business vs Charlotte. Georgia Tech, on the other hand, has taken a loss to NC State, barely squeaked one out vs a one-win Boston College team and yesterday they were handled inside of their own stadium by Pittsburgh.

There is no questioning Georgia Tech's ability on offense this season, but the defense has definitely been suspect. They rank 77th in points allowed, 96th for rush defense, 105th for pass defense and 107th in total defense. Georgia's offense has also been impressive this season and knowing that is what the Bulldogs will be going up against certainly tilts the needle in favor of Georgia.

With all of that said, though, Georgia was expected to take care of business last year against Georgia Tech and the game ended up going to eight overtimes. In fact, for a little bit, it seemed like Georgia Tech was going to handle the Bulldogs. So nothing can be assumed going into this matchup.

Next week's game is set to kickoff at 3:30 PM ET and will be broadcasted on ABC.