2017 SEC Championship Game Odds and Prediction – Auburn vs Georgia Free Pick

2017 SEC Championship Game Odds and Prediction – Auburn vs Georgia Free Pick: If you like high stakes, then you will love the SEC Championship Game. The No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs (11-1) will take on the No. 2 Auburn Tigers (10-2) with the conference crown and a spot in the College Football Playoff up for grabs. These two teams met just a few weeks, with the Tigers crushing the then No. 1 Bulldogs 40-17, but that game was in Auburn’s backyard. The oddsmakers don’t expect the rematch to be as one sided, and the Tigers enter the matchup as two-point favorites. You can bet on this game by opening up a sports betting account atBovada Sportsbook. You will receive a 50% bonus upto $250 FREE on your 1st deposit.

Other than the roadblock that was Auburn, Georgia tore through most of its schedule thanks to dominant run game and stingy defense. The duo of Nick Chubb and Sony Michel give the Bulldogs an incredible 1-2 punch in the backfield, and Jake Fromm has stabilized the quarterback spot. Defensively, Georgia is allowing less than 14 points per game and just 112 yards on the ground.

For the Tigers, close losses to Clemson and LSU early in the year were erased thanks to knocking off No. 1 Georgia and No. 1 Alabama in the Iron Bowl in the span of three weeks to win the SEC West. Running back Kerryon Johnson has been a workhorse, but he suffered a shoulder injury against the Crimson Tide. He is expected to play, but it is definitely something to keep in mind. Quarterback Jarrett Stidham has come into his own down the stretch, making plays with his arm and his legs. Overall, the Tigers can hold their own in the trenches with any team in the country.

2017 SEC Championship Game Odds and Prediction – Auburn vs Georgia Free Pick

The Bulldogs Win If:

For the Bulldogs to flip the script this time around, they have to do a better job at winning the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. The first time around, Johnson ran for 167 yards. Meanwhile, Chubb led the Bulldogs with just 27 rushing yards. If the rushing numbers are anywhere near that this Saturday, this game will be just as ugly. It’s a simple concept, and while it might be difficult to execute, Georgia has to find a way to run the ball efficiently and stop Auburn from doing the same to have a chance.

The Tigers Win If:

Auburn needs Johnson to be at least 80 percent of himself in this one, and if the Tigers establish their power ground game, it allows everything else to fall into place. Stidham needs to continue to extend drives with his legs, and if he takes advantage of the big-play passing opportunities that develop off the run game, it’s almost unfair. Defensively, Auburn already knows the recipe for success. Fromm has been solid, but he is a counterpunch to Chub and Michel. If the Tigers limit Georgia’s ground game on early downs and force Fromm to beat the, the rematch could get as ugly as the original.

Bottom Line:

The Bulldogs were completely overwhelmed the first time these teams squared off, and while I expect them to be better prepared this time around, I don’t think the end result is going to be much different. Both teams are going to be doing everything in their power to slow their opponent’s ground attack, and even if both succeed, Auburn has the more experienced and more versatile Stidham to turn to. Fromm’s chances of throwing the Bulldogs to the win are slim, and the Tigers know this. An early exit from Johnson if his injury flares up could be a game changer, but I think Auburn is the more balanced team and is simply firing on all cylinders at the right time.

Prediction: Auburn Tigers (-2) Cover the Spread

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