Georgia vs Texas Prediction, Odds & Betting Picks – 10/19/2024

The game of the weekend in college football is Georgia vs Texas from Austin. These teams are both ranked in the top-five in college football at the time of this writing, with this game carrying major implications both in the SEC title race and the College Football Playoff race as well. Texas is favored by 3.5 points going into this game, while the total is set at 53.5 points. Continue reading for our college football picks for this huge battle of elite programs.

Georgia Looks For Season-Defining Win
The Georgia Bulldogs are 5-1 overall and 3-1 in SEC play this season. After losing for the first time this year to the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Bulldogs have won two straight games by double-digits over Auburn and Mississippi State. But the Bulldogs have allowed over 30 points in two of their last three games and the question in this contest will be whether the vaunted defense of the Bulldogs can get back on track in this huge matchup against the Longhorns.

Can Texas Stay Perfect In Huge Test?

Texas has yet to lose a game this season, winning six in a row, including their first two conference games as members of the SEC. The Longhorns have won every game they have played so far this season by double-digits, including last week’s Red River Rivalry game against Oklahoma, which they won 34-3. The Longhorns are without question the number-one team in the country right now, with the question being whether or not they can keep bludgeoning their opponents on both sides of the ball here.

Georgia vs Texas Matchup History

Georgia and Texas have only played five times, as they were in different conferences until the start of this season. Texas has the upper-hand in this matchup, winning four of the five games between these teams dating back to 1948. The only time these teams have played in the last 40 years came in January of 2019, when the Longhorns won the Sugar Bowl 28-21.

Georgia vs Texas Betting Pick

Our best bet for Georgia vs Texas is to roll with the favorite to cover the spread at home. Texas has been much more consistent on both sides of the ball going into this matchup, especially on offense, where Georgia has struggled for long stretches this year. Look for Texas to get a statement win and to put the rest of the SEC on notice in this game.