Georgia Bulldogs vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Preview (11/12/2022)

Georgia Bulldogs vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Preview (11-12-2022)

At the beginning of 2022, coach Mike Leach was hailed as a genius when the Mississippi State Bulldogs got off to a 5-1 start. And Hail State was being touted as a dark horse College Football odds playoff team. But reality quickly struck with losses to the Kentucky Wildcats and Alabama Crimson Tide. Now before anyone starts ripping Leach, there is a reality to consider. Inconsistency is the one constant for Mississippi State. Hence the Bulldogs face serious gravity. This week will likely reveal those limitations again as the Georgia Bulldogs visit Davis Wade Stadium.

Georgia Bulldogs vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Information

Date and Time:Saturday, November 12, 2022, 7 p.m. ET
Location:Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, Mississippi
TV Coverage:ESPN
Odds at SBG Sportsbook
TeamSpreadTotalML
Georgia-16½ (-110)53½ (-110)-825
Mississippi State+16½ (-110)53½ (-110)+575
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Georgia at Mississippi State SBG Odds Overview

Naturally, the Georgia Bulldogs are one of the biggest brands on the board. Georgia is a superpower and the defending national champion. And they are the offshore bookmaker chalk to repeat. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are up and down. But they have enough to entice some action as a home dog that can stay within the number.

Georgia Bulldogs Team Overview

Last game, the Georgia Bulldogs won 27-13 against the Tennessee Volunteers as 9.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 64.5. Georgia has a record of 9-0 straight up, 5-4 against the spread, and 2-6-1 over/under the total. Georgia ranks 3rd for total offense, 10th for passing, 31st for rushing, and 11th for scoring. Defensively they rank 6th overall, 17th against the pass, 6th against the rush, and 2nd for points allowed. Also, Georgia ranks 116th for fewest turnovers lost and 78th for takeaways.

Namely, Stetson Bennett threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score. Georgia shut down Hendon Hooker and the Vols’ high-powered offense to win. Correlate the game was a Southeastern Conference showdown of the nation’s top-ranked teams. After leading the Bulldogs to a national title last season, Bennett improved to 23-3 as a starter at Georgia. In sum, Bennett passed for 257 yards, completing 17 of 25 passes. He had a 13-yard scoring run in the matchup against Hooker.

Mississippi State Bulldogs Team Overview

Last game, the Mississippi State Bulldogs won 39-33 against the Auburn Tigers as 12.5-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 51. Mississippi State has a record of 6-3 straight up, 4-4-1 against the spread, and 5-4 over/under the total. Hail State ranks 60th for total offense, 9th for passing, 125th for rushing, and 42nd for scoring. Defensively they rank 49th overall, 41st against the pass, 76th against the rush, and 49th for points allowed. Also, Hail State ranks 117th for fewest turnovers lost and 45th for takeaways.

Overall, Mississippi State outgained the Tigers 370-331, almost exclusively with the passing game. Will Rogers was 42-of-59 passing for 357 yards and three touchdowns with one interception. He surpassed Prescott’s school record in touchdowns and has 73 in his 31 games. Also, Rogers broke Prescott’s passing yards record and leads with 9,627. Mississippi State built a 24-3 lead in the first half. However, the Bulldog offense stalled for about two and a half quarters, and Auburn had two different leads in the final 5 minutes.

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In this situation, Georgia has too much for Hail State with the College Football odds.

Georgia at Mississippi State SBG Best Bet: Georgia Bulldogs.