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Alabama vs Georgia preview, predictions, betting odds, live stream info

ByCody Williams|
Sep 26, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt leads his players on to the field prior to the game against the Southern University Jaguars at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Southern 48-6. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt leads his players on to the field prior to the game against the Southern University Jaguars at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Southern 48-6. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Georgia Bulldogs

The Alabama Crimson Tide will travel to Sanford Stadium looking to get a big SEC win against the undefeated Georgia Bulldogs. Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide team will be looking to gain some more traction in a loaded top of the SEC and will need Jake Coker and Derrick Henry to come through with big-time performances on Saturday to make that happen. More importantly, the Crimson Tide defense is going to have to find a way to slow down the tremendous Georgia attack of Nick Chubb and the suddenly more-than-competent Greyson Lambert if they want a win over the Dawgs.

Details for Saturday’s game are below:

Date: Saturday, October 3
Start Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Athens, GA
Stadium: Sanford Stadium
TV Info: CBS
Live Stream: CBS Sports SEC Live
Radio: Here
Ticket Information: For Georgia Bulldogs ticket information click here. For Alabama Crimson Tide ticket information click here.

Keys to Victory

Stopping Nick Chubb isn’t an easy task seeing as no one has been able to fully do it over the course of last season and the start of this year. However, Alabama isn’t going to have a shot at knocking off Georgia if they can’t stop Chubb. The Crimson Tide have been a dominant run defense to this point in the season, but they also haven’t faced a rushing attack like the one Georgia is going to throw at them on Saturday. It’s not that they’ll be able to ignore Greyson Lambert, who has come on strong in the Dawgs’ past two games. However, if they are unable to stop Chubb from picking up big chunks of yardage, Bama’s efforts will be futile.

In that same light, getting Chubb going will be huge for the Bulldogs against that Crimson Tide defense that has been solid in that department to this point. More than just the running game, Lambert has to be a leader and smart decision-maker for the Bulldogs offense. The Georgia defense will have to step up in a big matchup, which they have the talent to do. However, the defense can’t be on the field constantly. Subsequently, Georgia can’t afford to turn the ball over and give Alabama extra opportunities to take control, which is a responsibility that largely falls on Lambert.

Betting Odds

Point Spread: Georgia Bulldogs -2.5
Moneyline: Georgia Bulldogs -140, Alabama Crimson Tide +120
O/U: 53

Prediction

This should be a good matchup, as it always seems to be when these two high-profile programs face off. However, I just think there’s too much talent on the Georgia roster and that Chubb is just too good for them to lose this game.

Final Score: Alabama Crimson Tide: 27, Georgia Bulldogs: 37

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