Georgia vs. Alabama Expert Picks for Saturday: College Football Odds, Predictions

Today's showdown features one of the biggest matchups on the college football schedule, and we have you covered with our Georgia vs. Alabama expert picks. The Alabama Crimson Tide take on the Georgia Bulldogs in a highly anticipated SEC showdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL., with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

Alabama enters the matchup looking to make a statement against one of its biggest conference rivals, while Georgia aims to defend its home field and secure a crucial victory. With SEC standings, College Football Playoff implications, and recruiting momentum at stake, Saturday's showdown promises plenty of intensity as both powerhouse programs battle for a statement win.

Georgia vs. Alabama expert picks: College football Saturday

See all of our experts' college football picks for Week 6 based on the latest college football odds.

Mike Spector's pick: First Half Under 26.5 (-105 via BetMGM)

Alabama’s 45+ points in five straight games is the second-longest streak in program history, and a sixth in this matchup would match its streak set in 2018. In addition, the Crimson Tide’s 56 points against then-No. 16 Mississippi State were the third most scored against an AP-ranked team in the AP Poll era.

On the other side, Georgia’s 219 points through their first four games were its most since 1910 (237), and it has averaged an FBS-high 51.4 points per game. So what could go wrong backing the Under in a game pitting the two-highest scoring offense in FBS?

For starters, Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell is being hit too much, taking more than two sacks per game on average. And the Crimson Tide have relied too much on his arm at times, as they have below average run blocking grades while Daniel Hill has averaged fewer than five yards per carry.

Weather is expected to have a huge impact on this game, as Hurricane Isaias heads towards Tuscaloosa. The storm has the potential to bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and the possibility of severe weather to the area, which is a big reason the full-game total has plummeted from an opening number of 56.5 down to 51.5. I would play this first half Under down to 24.5.

See Mike Spector's full analysis in his Georgia vs. Alabama prediction.

LJ Blut's pick: Keelon Russell anytime TD (+135 via FanDuel)

Keelon Russell is a strong candidate to score a rushing touchdown against Georgia, especially given his ability to make plays with his legs. Russell has recorded four rushing touchdowns through five games this season, averaging nearly one score every game.

Against a tough Bulldogs defense, Alabama may need to rely on Russell's mobility to extend drives and create scoring opportunities. His ability to escape pressure and make defenders miss gives the Crimson Tide another weapon near the goal line. With so much at stake in this SEC showdown, Russell could find the end zone on the ground.

See LJ Blut's full analysis in his Alabama vs. Georgia touchdown pick.

Brenden Schaeffer's pick: Over 51.5 (-105 via FanDuel)

Everyone's a weather expert this week when it comes to prognosticating one of the biggest games of the year in college football, but here’s my stance. It would take a literal hurricane to slow down these offenses, and if there’s a literal hurricane mid-game, they won’t play the game as planned, so we’re taking the dang Over.

Georgia and Alabama rank 1st and 2nd in FBS in adjusted offensive efficiency. In points per game, these teams, again, occupy the top two spots in the nation, with both offenses nearly averaging to clear this total individually on a weekly basis.

See Brenden Schaeffer's full analysis in his Alabama vs. Georgia same game parlay.

How to watch Georgia vs. Alabama: Week 6

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
• Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium (Tuscaloosa, AL.)
• Streaming: ABC