Georgia Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Volunteers Picks
The Georgia Bulldogs are coming off impressive wins over the Marshall Thundering Herd and the Austin Peay Governors. Despite being creampuffs, the Bulldogs did what was necessary. Now, Georgia should be tuned up to face the Tennessee Volunteers.
The Georgia Bulldogs remain one of the top future market favorites to win the national championship. Head coach Kirby Smart is the top recruiter in the country and has assembled a loaded roster, the result of several years of hard work.
The Tennessee Volunteers were worried about a quarterback change in the offseason. But head coach Josh Huepel is again proving why he is considered a QB guru. Joey Aguilar has proven to be an upgrade for Big Orange.
Georgia at Tennessee Preview
On September 13, 2025, the Georgia Bulldogs will visit the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Kickoff time is at 3:30 p.m. ET with television coverage on ABC.
Betting Factors Overview
- The intense atmosphere at Neyland Stadium would intimidate most teams, but it won't affect Georgia at all. Georgia thrives in a big game pressure environment as a perennial championship contender. Sharps will love Georgia on the road with the discount price.
- Tennessee will thrive on its home crowd. The Vols have one of the best home field advantages in football, and having Georgia as the historic rival opponent will add to the excitement. But will Aguilar and the Vols press too hard?
Georgia at Tennessee Predictions
Handicapping Factors to Consider
- Georgia is one of the most popular teams with the casual sector, but much of that will be offset by the respected Tennessee team playing at home.
- While both teams are traditional blue blood brands, Georgia’s recent success in winning and competing for national championships is hard to ignore.
- Casual bettors will take comfort in the home team as usual, but Wise Guys love proven home teams in a big game road environment.
- Georgia should have the defensive advantage against Tennessee.
Georgia Bulldogs at Tennessee Volunteers Prime Best Bet: Georgia Bulldogs
Georgia at Tennessee Betting Tips
- The Georgia Bulldogs opened as a 3.5-point road favorite while Tennessee opened as a 3.5-point home dog.
- The Bulldogs and Volunteers opened with a total of 49.5.
- On the moneyline, Georgia opened as -170 road favorites with Tennessee as +142 home dogs.
Georgia Bulldogs
- Last week, the Georgia Bulldogs beat Austin Peay 28-6 as 45.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 55.5. Concurrently. Georgia is 2-0 straight up, 0-2 against the spread, and 0-1-1 under the total. Georgia has a record of 2-0 straight up, 0-2 against the spread, and 0-1 under the total.
- Overall, UGA has national metrics of 41st for total offense, 46th for scoring offense, 7th for total defense, and 9th for points allowed.
- Georgia’s defense held the Governors to 45 yards rushing, while Gunner Stockton completed 26 of 34 passes for 227 yards as Georgia converted seven of 13 third downs.
Tennessee Volunteers
- Last week, Tennessee beat East Tennessee State 72-17 as 40.5-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 58.5. As a result of the win, Tennessee is 2-0 straight up and against the spread, with a 2-0 record over the total.
- Tennessee has national metrics of 6th for total offense, 5th for scoring offense, 49th for total defense, and 68th for points allowed.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- On the road, Georgia covered the spread in only two of its most recent nine games.
- In away games, Georgia went under the total in five of its most recent six games. At home, Tennessee got the cash in four of its last nine games.
- In home matchups, Tennessee went over the total in five of its most recent eight games.
- Georgia has won and covered six consecutive game against Tennessee
- The Vols and Dawgs went over the total in four of their most recent six matchups.
- Georgia has won and covered four consecutive games at Tennessee
- At Tennessee, this series went over the total in four of their most recent six games.
