After a first round that left fans and gamblers underwhelmed with mismatches and boredom, the second round of the College Football Playoff looks much more promising with serious matchups of legitimate power teams.
Arguably, the best match of the second round could be Thursday night’s Sugar Bowl game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Ole Miss Rebels. These SEC rivals previously met on October 18 at Georgia’s Sanford Stadium with the Bulldogs prevailing 43-35. It was the only loss of the season for Ole Miss, which now enters the Sugar Bowl facing unusual circumstances.
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, who led the Rebels to their greatest season in the modern era of the program, was forced to leave after taking the vacant LSU position. Defensive coordinator Pete Golding was immediately hired as Kiffin’s replacement and led the Rebels to a blowout win and cover against the overmatched Tulane Green Wave in the first round.
Georgia is coming off a first round bye after clobbering the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC championship game.
This prime-time ESPN affair on New Year’s Night will draw massive viewership and gambling traffic.
Georgia is one of the most respected brands in college football, and an SEC matchup in the playoffs means quality football.
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After a first round that left fans and gamblers underwhelmed with mismatches and boredom, the second round of the College Football Playoff looks much more promising with serious matchups of legitimate power teams.
Arguably, the best match of the second round could be Thursday night’s Sugar Bowl game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Ole Miss Rebels. These SEC rivals previously met on October 18 at Georgia’s Sanford Stadium with the Bulldogs prevailing 43-35. It was the only loss of the season for Ole Miss, which now enters the Sugar Bowl facing unusual circumstances.
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, who led the Rebels to their greatest season in the modern era of the program, was forced to leave after taking the vacant LSU position. Defensive coordinator Pete Golding was immediately hired as Kiffin’s replacement and led the Rebels to a blowout win and cover against the overmatched Tulane Green Wave in the first round.
Georgia is coming off a first round bye after clobbering the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC championship game.
This prime-time ESPN affair on New Year’s Night will draw massive viewership and gambling traffic.
Georgia is one of the most respected brands in college football, and an SEC matchup in the playoffs means quality football.
Georgia Bulldogs
Last game, the Georgia Bulldogs won 28-7 against the Alabama Crimson Tide as 1-point favorites. The game went under the total of 48.5.
As a result, Georgia is 12-1 straight up, 6-6-1 against the spread, and 4-8-1 over/under the total.
Georgia ranks 48th for total offense, 78th for passing, 34th for rushing, 32nd for scoring, and 14th for fewest turnovers committed.
Georgia ranks 11th for total defense, 45th vs. the pass, 4th vs. the rush, 9th for fewest points allowed, and 74th for takeaways.
Georgia has covered three out of its most recent five games. Georgia went under the total in four of its last four matchups.
Ole Miss Rebels
Last game, the Ole Miss Rebels won 41-10 against the Tulane Green Wave as 16.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 57.5.
As a result, Ole Miss is 12-1 straight up, 8-4-1 against the spread, and 6-7 over/under the total.
Ole Miss ranks 2nd for total offense, 5th for passing, 36th for rushing, 10th for scoring, and 32nd for fewest turnovers committed.
Ole Miss ranks 39th for total defense, 28th vs. the pass, 66th vs. the rush, 23rd for fewest points allowed, and 90th for takeaways.
Ole Miss covered four out of its most recent six games. Ole Miss has been under the total in four of its last five matchups.
Georgia vs. Ole Miss Betting Trends
Ole Miss covered seven of their last ten games as a dog. The Rebels went over the total in five of their last six games as a pup.
Georgia is 6-3 against the spread in their most recent nine games as a favorite. UGA went under the total in five of their last six games as chalk.
In the series between Ole Miss and Georgia, the Bulldogs have won and covered two of the most recent three meetings. Two of those games went over the total.
Georgia vs. Ole Miss Best Bets
In this situation, the Georgia defense should be the difference.
Ole Miss is without Kiffin’s offensive brilliance and lacks Georgia's defense and depth.
Main Pick: Georgia Bulldogs
Over/Under Pick: Under the Total
Player Prop Picks: Trinidad Chambliss Under the Total Yards Total
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