Georgia vs Auburn: Latest Spread Info, BCS Impact and Predictions
With the entire SEC watching, Georgia will have to play its next game through a lot of pressure.
The Bulldogs are one win away from being SEC East Champions for the second year in a row. To make things easier, the final conference matchup is against 2-7 Auburn.
However, the Tigers are more talented than their record indicates and will want to fight hard to avoid a winless conference season.
Here is everything you need to know about what should be a hard-fought battle.
When: November 10 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, Ala.
Watch: ESPN2
Live Stream: Watch ESPN
Spread: Georgia (-15.5) via Vegas Insider
There were times this season that Auburn showed it can be competitive. The team only lost to LSU by a score of 12-10.
Unfortunately, this same squad was also defeated by Texas A&M by a score of 63-21.
By the same token, Georgia has been incredibly inconsistent on the road this season.
This is a line that should be avoided by serious gamblers.
Over/Under: 53 via Vegas Insider
None of Georgia's last four games have topped this over/under mark, and that includes a wide variety of opponents. In that span, the Bulldogs are averaging only 22.5 points per game.
Even if the offense has a big day, the total score should still remain under 53 points.
Injury Report (via USA Today)
Georgia
G Chris Burnette (Shoulder) Questionable
FB Merritt Hall (Ankle) Questionable
LB Chase Vasser (Shoulder) Questionable
DE Dexter Morant (Illness) Questionable
WR Marlon Brown (Knee) Out for Season
Auburn
DT Jeffrey Whitaker (Back) Probable
DB Erique Florence (Undisclosed) Questionable
LB Justin Garrett (Undisclosed) Questionable
DB Ryan Smith (Undisclosed) Questionable
OL Christian Westerman (Leg) Questionable
WR C.J. Uzomah (Hand) Doubtful
CB Chris Davis (Concussion) Doubtful
What's at Stake?
The pressure is all on Georgia. If the Bulldogs win this game, they win the SEC East and will play in the SEC Championship Game.
A loss, however, ends their SEC season and forces the team to play only for bowl placement.
Auburn might be playing just to keep Gene Chizik's job.
Key to Georgia Victory: Stay Focused
Just because the Bulldogs have been successful to this point does not mean they will automatically cruise to victory. A couple of bad mistakes can cost this team the entire season.
This focus includes avoiding turnovers, keeping penalty numbers low and not allowing big plays on special teams.
All three of these were a problem in the blowout loss to South Carolina, as well as the win over Florida. Every play matters and each player needs to make sure he does his job throughout the game.
Key to Auburn Victory: Pound the Run Game
Auburn is 112th in the nation in points scored per game, but it is capable of so much more with its talent at running back.
Onterio McCalebb and Tre Mason are both averaging over 5.6 yards per carry for the season and have been consistent contributors all year long. In the most recent win over New Mexico State, the pair combined for 265 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
There is no denying that the Tigers are overmatched in this game. However, they have a chance to pull the upset if they run the ball early and often. This will help keep the offense on the field and put up points to keep this game close.
Prediction: Georgia 31, Auburn 17
Auburn will keep this game close for a while with the home crowd cheering on, but Georgia simply has too much talent to expect an upset.
Running back Todd Gurley should have a big game as he helps lead the team to a division title.
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