The spread for the Georgia vs. Texas game makes little sense.
Somehow, Georgia is considered the underdog against Texas, despite already beating them by 15 points earlier this season. With just one week left before the SEC Championship, Georgia’s next opponent is the Texas Longhorns.
This game is highly anticipated, as both teams are likely to be ranked in the top five, battling for a top-four seed and a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff. Everyone expects a close, competitive matchup, and Vegas agrees with a tight spread. However, the odds still seem puzzling.
As of 1:00 pm EST on Sunday, Dec. 1, Georgia is a 2.5-point underdog against Texas, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Does Vegas forget that Georgia already dominated Texas this season, winning by 15 points on their home turf?
While Texas hasn’t lost since then and recently secured a big win at Texas A&M, Georgia’s position as an underdog feels unjustified. It’s reminiscent of the first meeting between these teams when Georgia was also seen as the underdog, with many expecting an easy win for Texas. Clearly, that didn’t happen.
This could serve as extra motivation for Georgia to prove themselves again. The stakes are high, as a win would secure Georgia a first-round bye in the CFP, which is crucial given their current injury situation. While a loss wouldn’t eliminate Georgia from the CFP, it would cost them the bye and the extra time to recover.
All Georgia needs to do now is beat Texas, and they’ll head into the CFP quarterfinals with some much-needed rest. Though it’s not a guarantee, the extra motivation could help them achieve this goal.
