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2024 SEC Championship Game Odds, Expert Picks, & Best Bets

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Colin Lynch
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Colin Lynch covers the NFL, MLB and WNBA for Heavy.com, with a focus on the New England Patriots. His sports coverage has been featured on The Sports Daily and Basketball Insiders, as well as FanSided's Chowder & Champions. A New Hampshire native and former D1 baseball player at St. John's University, Colin was drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2008 and enjoyed a four-year professional baseball career.

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Published05 Dec 2024

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SEC Championship Game Picks and Prediction

Our SEC Championship game picks and predictions break down an epic SEC rematch between the Texas Longhorns and the Georgia Bulldogs in Atlanta. 

The SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium delivers a stage worthy of giants as the Texas Longhorns and Georgia Bulldogs meet in a highly anticipated rematch. Both teams arrive with College Football Playoff dreams, each seeking to cement their place among the nation’s elite.

The question looms large: Who will prevail? With the stakes higher than ever, our Georgia vs. Texas prediction dives into the latest odds, win probabilities, and what it will take to claim the SEC crown in this defining clash.

Georgia vs. Texas Betting Preview

All Georgia vs. Texas odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook and are correct as of Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. 

  • Spread
    Texas -2.5
  • Moneyline
    Texas -145, Georgia +125
  • Over/Under
    49.5 points
  • Game Time
    4:00 p.m. ET
  • Location
    Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, GA
  • Predicted Weather at Kick
    Dome
  • How To Watch
    ABC

Prediction and Best Bets For The SEC Championship Game: Georgia vs. Texas

When Georgia traveled to Austin earlier this season, they walked away with a 30-15 victory, leaving Texas with a bitter taste and a longing for revenge. On Saturday, the stage is set for redemption in the SEC Championship Game. With a win, Texas not only levels the series but strengthens their bid for a No. 1 College Football Playoff seed, should Oregon stumble. The odds have tilted in Texas’ favor, now a 2.5-point favorite, a testament to their resurgence since the October loss.

Carson Beck has been electric for Georgia, tossing 11 touchdowns against a single interception over his last four games. However, the Bulldogs’ rushing attack remains in flux, especially if Trevor Etienne is sidelined. Texas’ defense, led by Anthony Hill Jr., has been relentless, allowing just 2.1 yards per carry over the last three games. Meanwhile, Longhorns’ running back Quintrevion Wisner is surging, delivering consecutive 150-yard performances and poised to challenge Georgia’s defensive front.

Quinn Ewers, quiet in the first meeting, must ignite Texas’ offense by stretching the field. But Georgia’s Jalon Walker, who recorded three sacks in October, remains a disruptive force.

Saturday in Atlanta is about resolve. Can Texas’ evolution since October drive them past Georgia? Or will Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs rise in desperation? Against the tide of popular opinion, I’m taking Georgia.

Prediction: Georgia 31, Texas 27