The Georgia Bulldogs (15-6) travel to face off against the Alabama Crimson Tide (18-3) on Saturday, February 1st. This game will be played at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa and televised on ESPN2. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 4:00 ET.
Georgia Bulldogs vs Alabama Crimson Tide
The Bulldogs Are Coming Off A Win
Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Georgia improved to 15-6 on the season with a 71-60 win over South Carolina on Tuesday. The Bulldogs, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 131 fell just short of the 133.5 O/U line.
Georgia took control early, leading 35-21 at halftime. While they added 36 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 39 points, which is something they’ll look to tighten up moving forward.
The Crimson Tide Are Coming Off A Win
Alabama improved to 18-3 on the season with an 88-84 road win over Mississippi State on Wednesday. The Crimson Tide entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win.
Alabama led 44-39 at halftime and scored another 44 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 45 points to Mississippi State. The game’s total points of 172 went over the pre-game line of 164.5.
Bulldogs Offense Breakdown
Georgia’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They connected on 46.7% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-15 from deep, and hit 80% of their free throws, making 12-of-15.
Asa Newell contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Jamarii Thomas led the team with 19 points, hitting 3-of-5 from beyond the arc, while Collin Murray-Boyles added 18 points and 5 assists.
Crimson Tide Offense Breakdown
Alabama’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 88 points with a 49.2% field goal percentage. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 31 threes for a 48.4% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%.
Josh Hubbard led the way with 38 points, connecting on 6 threes, while Chris Youngblood added 23 points, hitting 7 of 10 from deep. Mark Sears contributed 17 points and 9 assists, and Alabama grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, though they struggled at the free-throw line, shooting just 55%.
Bulldogs Team Defense
Georgia’s defense gave up 60 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, which is 52% shooting.
From beyond the arc, Georgia’s defense allowed 7 threes on 15 attempts, a 46% shooting performance. The opposing team also went 12/15 from the free-throw line, hitting 80% of their free throws.
Crimson Tide Team Defense
Georgia’s defense gave up 60 points, even though they allowed the opponent to shoot 51% from the field. The opponent hit 52% of their two-point attempts, going 19/36.
From beyond the arc, Georgia’s opponent shot 46%, making 7 of 15 threes. They also sent the opponent to the line 15 times, where they hit 12 free throws, an 80% rate. Georgia gave up 7 offensive rebounds.
Bulldogs vs Crimson Tide Trends
- Across their three previous road games, Georgia has an ATS mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 60 points per game.
- The Crimson Tide are 3-0 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Crimson Tide have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Bulldogs vs Crimson Tide Prediction
For a point-spread bet in this Crimson Tide vs. Crimson Tide matchup, we’re leaning towards the Crimson Tide at -11.5. Although our projections show the Crimson Tide winning 77-71, we suggest placing your bet on the Bulldogs for the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 159.5, and our model predicts the Bulldogs and Crimson Tide to score a combined 148 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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Last updated:February 1, 2025 Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs