Auburn vs Georgia: Preview, prediction, live stream for 2017 SEC Championship
This weekend should have action-packed slate of games. Saturday’s Auburn vs Georgia SEC Championship game should be intriguing.
This year’s 2017 SEC Championship Game, featuring Auburn and Georgia, will be more than just a clash of two quality teams. This game is for all the marbles — the winner not only gets bragging rights and a conference championship, but also a possible playoff berth.
Auburn’s near-perfect performance last week against Alabama showed that the Tigers had far more depth than anyone thought. However, they have sustained injuries to key playmakers, including brilliant running back Kerryon Johnson. Georgia will know what to look for now, so this rematch will be much closer than the original.
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Date: Saturday, Dec. 2
Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
TV: CBS
Live Stream: CBS Sports Live
Keys to Victory
Auburn’s defense has been great all season, and in this game the defense’s ability to stop the run will be crucial. Georgia has the best pair of running backs in the country. Two-man bullet train Nick Chubb and Sony Michel are consistent trailblazers for the Bulldogs, but Auburn managed to shut them down the first time around.
Auburn’s defensive front four will be vital. The Auburn defense has the ability to create big plays, which they will need with Kerryon Johnson’s status questionable for Saturday. The Bulldogs will have the same issues with the Tiger defense if they cannot establish the ground game at the outset.
Betting Odds
All odds via SportsBook Review
Point Spread: Auburn -2.5
Over/Under: 37.5
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Prediction
This game will be much closer than last time — Auburn is pretty banged up, and Georgia will be far better prepared. The Bulldogs will want to bounce back from their only loss this season and will want to snag their first chance at a title in 36 years. The pundits have Auburn as a three point favorite, but Georgia is going to be ready. Let’s have some fun and call for a Bulldog upset.
Final Score: Georgia 20, Auburn 16
This weekend should have action-packed slate of games. Saturday’s Auburn vs Georgia SEC Championship game should be intriguing.
This year’s 2017 SEC Championship Game, featuring Auburn and Georgia, will be more than just a clash of two quality teams. This game is for all the marbles — the winner not only gets bragging rights and a conference championship, but also a possible playoff berth.