SEC Conference Championship Game Preview: Texas Longhorns vs. Georgia Bulldogs – Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024

The SEC Conference Championship game is coming up on Saturday, December 7 between the fifth-ranked Georgia Bulldogs (10-2) and second-ranked Texas Longhorns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The action kicks off at 4:00 PM ET, as the Longhorns are favored with a point spread at -2.5 (-115).

Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Bulldogs are coming off a historic 44-42 victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, which lasted eight overtime’s. They finally prevailed when Nate Frazier had a three-yard run to cap it off.

Carson Beck completed 28 of 43 passes for 297 yards with five touchdowns. Frazier had 11 carries that amounted to 50 yards and a touchdown. Both of them will need to be big in this upcoming matchup, especially Beck who handles their offense with authority.

They accumulated 405 yards, but allowed the Yellow Jackets to get 563. Both teams were similar in first downs and one turnover each, but the Yellow Jackets had possession of the ball for over 37 minutes.

The Bulldogs are averaging 34.1 points per game, which puts them at 25th in the nation. Their defensive effort has held teams to 20.5 points per game, ranking them also at 25th. At this margin of victory, they pose an appealing threat.

Texas Longhorns Betting Preview

The Longhorns have won five games since losing 30-15 to the Bulldogs back in October. Their latest win was a 17-7 outing over the 20th-ranked Texas A&M Aggies.

After having a 17-0 lead after the first half, the Longhorns were able to coast to victory. This marked their first ticket to the SEC Championship, as this is also their debut in the conference. They did a great job at managing the clock, as they had possession for almost 35 minutes.

Quinn Ewers completed 17 of 28 passes for 218 yards and a touchdown, but also had an interception. Quintrevion Wisner had an aggressive attack running with 33 carries totaling 186 yards. As a whole, the Longhorns had 461 yards and 26 first downs.

The Longhorns’ offense has been stacking 34.8 points per game, which puts them at 21st in the nation. Their defense has been suffocating, as they rank second for allowing just 11.7 points per game. You could not ask for a better spread heading into one of the toughest games of the year.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has the SEC Championship betting odds ready to go, with the Longhorns as 2.5-point favorites. According to market trends, the Longhorns have a 61.5 percent chance of winning.

The stakes are high in this showdown and the winner will likely get a good look at a title run. The Longhorns are eager to run it back against their only loss this year. Look for the Longhorns to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Texas Longhorns -2.5 (-110)