Georgia is heavily favored in Friday night’s game, with a 19.5-point spread. This is largely due to their superiority in almost every aspect: Georgia’s defense is stronger, Carson Beck is the better quarterback, and Kirby Smart is the more experienced coach. With all these factors in their favor, Georgia is expected to win by nearly three touchdowns at home.
However, there is one area where Georgia Tech has a slight advantage: extra rest.
While Georgia played UMass last Saturday, giving them one less day to recover, Georgia Tech defeated NC State on Thursday. This gives the Yellow Jackets two additional days of rest before the game.
Could this extra time off lead to an upset? Unlikely, as Georgia’s overall strengths far outweigh this small advantage. Still, it could help Georgia Tech keep the game closer than expected. The 19.5-point spread seems large, especially in a rivalry game. Last year, Georgia only won 31-23 as a significant favorite, suggesting this spread may be tough to cover.
Though the Yellow Jackets may have a better chance of covering the spread with their extra rest, Georgia’s home-field advantage and overall dominance make a Georgia loss improbable.
