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Both teams enter unbeaten with four straight wins, but Georgia’s efficiency has been the sharper of the two. The Bulldogs have outscored opponents by 166 points to 53 and have paired explosive offense with a defense that has held foes to 3.9 yards per play and 182.0 passing yards allowed per game. Alabama has been even more explosive in raw scoring, but its defense has been looser, especially through the air, allowing 221.5 passing yards per game. That contrast points to a close, high-level SEC game where Georgia’s defensive edge can help keep the margin inside a key number.
Georgia’s more efficient defense and comparable offensive production make the Bulldogs the better value in a close road game. Alabama has the home field and the stronger scoring average, but Georgia’s run defense and overall yardage prevention give it a better chance to stay within the number and possibly win outright. Projected final score: Georgia Bulldogs 34, Alabama Crimson Tide 31.