The Auburn Tigers have a chance to start turning the NCAAF Playoff on its head when they welcome the 9-0 and slight College Football Week 11 odds favorite Georgia Bulldogs to Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday. Auburn sits at 7-2 but could cause chaos with wins over Georgia and Alabama. The Tigers come in riding a two-game winning streak, having knocked off Arkansas and Texas A&M in the last two weeks.
Georgia is still working to shed their reputation as a perennial letdown in big games (as their #2 ranking in the coaches’ and AP polls shows), and they can make a big statement with a win at Auburn. Take a look at the latest NCAAF odds and our betting preview for this classic SEC tilt.
The Auburn defense does have some questions to answer. They have given up 93 points over their last four games, using their offensive firepower to win games. Their loss to LSU gave Georgia a blueprint to follow for victory — loading up the box and daring Stidham to beat them down the field while mounting a pass rush that kept Stidham from finding a comfort zone in the pocket. If Auburn wants to take the same steps that they took in 2010 and 2013 — beating Georgia and then Alabama en route to the SEC championship game — then they need to elevate their defense while finding ways to give Stidham time to throw the ball.
College Football Week 11 Odds, Preview & Pick: Auburn at Georgia
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— Georgia Football (@FootballUGA) 8 de noviembre de 2017
- When: Saturday, November 11, 2017, 3:30 pm ET
- Where: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL
- TV: CBS
- Radio: Georgia Bulldog Sports Network from IMG / Auburn Tigers Sports Network
- Live Stream: CBS Sports
- College Football Week 11 Odds: Georgia -2.5, O/U 47
Team Records
- All: Georgia Bulldogs 9-0 / Auburn Tigers 7-2
- Home: Georgia Bulldogs 5-0 / Auburn Tigers 4-0
- Away: Georgia Bulldogs 4-0 / Auburn Tigers 3-2
- ATS: Georgia Bulldogs 6-3 / Auburn Tigers 3-3-3
- Over/Under: Georgia Bulldogs 3-5 / Auburn Tigers 6-2
Alabama at Mississippi State College Football Odds & Week 11 Pick
Recent Head to Head (Last 10 Games)
- Record: Georgia Bulldogs lead 8-2
- Score: Georgia Bulldogs 31.20 / Auburn Tigers 18.30
- Rush Yards: Georgia Bulldogs 184.60 / Auburn Tigers 155.80
- Pass Attempts: Georgia Bulldogs 24.90 / Auburn Tigers 25.40
- Completion Percentage: Georgia Bulldogs 63.05 / Auburn Tigers 56.30
- Passing Yards: Georgia Bulldogs 217.30 / Auburn Tigers 150.70
- Total Yards: Georgia Bulldogs 401.9 / Auburn Tigers 306.5
- Turnovers: Georgia Bulldogs 0.70 / Auburn Tigers 2.00
Why should you bet on the Bulldogs?
Georgia and Auburn do not face off each year because they are in different SEC divisions, but the Bulldogs have owned the rivalry lately, having won nine of the last 11 meetings. In 2013, Auburn did win 43-38 thanks to a touchdown pass that clanked off two different Georgia defensive backs before ending up in the hands of a wide receiver, but Georgia has dominated the rivalry. However, four of those nine wins have been within a margin of one possession, and the last two wins have been by a combined 13 points. Last year, Georgia controlled a defensive struggle, winning at home by the score of 13-7. Tailback Nick Chubb rumbled for 101 yards in that game, and he has been the anchor of the Bulldogs’ offense once again this year. If you like Georgia, you see their combination of a physical, bruising offense with a speedy and aggressive defense overcoming an Auburn team that boasts much the same strengths — and you think that Georgia has the mental strength to win in one of the SEC’s toughest environments.Team Statistics
Defense- Average Score Against: 11.67
- Total Yards: 254.11
- Rush Yards: 89.00
- Passing Yards: 165.11
- Average Score For: 36.56
- Total Yards: 445.66
- Rush Yards: 279.33
- Passing Yards: 166.33
Why should you put your money on the Tigers?
Auburn went to the air in their win over Texas A&M, and the approach paid off big-time. Ryan Davis caught seven balls for 80 yards and a touchdown, and Darius Slayton — the real deep threat — caught two passes for 99 yards and another touchdown. Davis has five games this season in which he has caught at least six balls. Quarterback Jarrett Stidham has been steady; he went 20 for 27 for 268 yards and three scores against the Aggies. All in all, the Auburn offense has put up 94 points in their last two games. But can the Auburn air attack stand up against that Georgia pass rush to defy the College Football Week 11 odds?
The Auburn defense does have some questions to answer. They have given up 93 points over their last four games, using their offensive firepower to win games. Their loss to LSU gave Georgia a blueprint to follow for victory — loading up the box and daring Stidham to beat them down the field while mounting a pass rush that kept Stidham from finding a comfort zone in the pocket. If Auburn wants to take the same steps that they took in 2010 and 2013 — beating Georgia and then Alabama en route to the SEC championship game — then they need to elevate their defense while finding ways to give Stidham time to throw the ball.
Team Statistics
Defense- Average Score Against: 16.89
- Total Yards: 307.56
- Rush Yards: 126.78
- Passing Yards: 180.78
- Average Score For: 36.89
- Total Yards: 466.11
- Rush Yards: 236.67
- Passing Yards: 229.44
Latest Betting Trends for College Football Week 11
- Bulldogs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games on the road
- Bulldogs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
- The total went UNDER in 10 of Georgia’s last 15 games on the road
- Tigers are 3-4-3 ATS in their last 10 games
- Tigers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
- The total went OVER in 5 of Auburn’s last 5 games
