ESPN will air this week 1 CFB game between the Bulldogs and Seminoles at 4:00 (12/30/23). The game is slated for Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens (FL). This non-conference matchup has the Bulldogs as the 13.5 point favorite to come away with the win. Are the best play on the spread? Or is there more value on the Seminoles? Keep reading to find out.

GEORGIA BULLDOGS VS FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Georgia Bulldogs -13.5

This game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 30th.

WHY BET THE GEORGIA BULLDOGS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 30-16 in favor of Georgia.
  • Not only will Georgia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -13.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 45 points, and we like the over with a projected 46 points.

Will Georgia Live Up to Expectations on the Road?

With a 12-1 record, the Georgia Bulldogs take on Florida State. Their road record so far is (5-1) and at home (6-0).

Having been favored in all of their games so far, the Bulldogs have a 4-7-1 vs. the spread. Georgia’s average scoring margin for the season is +21.8 points per game.

Georgia has an over/under record of 6-6 so far this season. On average their games have combined for 55 points with the average over/under line being 53.8 points.

As they prepare to face the Florida State, the Bulldogs’ offense is averaging 177.5 rushing yards per game and 5 yards per attempt. Nationally, they are 24th in rushing yards and 5th in passing yards, on an average of 305.6 yards per matchup. Georgia has averaged 38.4 points per game so far. This figure places them 7th in the nation.

As we head into this week’s game, the Georgia defense ranks 57th for points allowed, with an average of 16.6 points per game. Teams have been gaining 177.7 passing yards per game against them (29th nationally). Against the run, they’ve given up 117.8 rushing yards, placing them 40th in college football.

Can the Seminoles Hold Strong at Home?

Florida State heads into this week’s game with a record of 13-0. This year, they have four games on the road and seven games at home.

Against the spread, Florida State has gone 7-4 this season. The Seminoles have been favored 10 times compared to one game as the underdog.

Florida State has put together an over/under record of 6-5 throughout this season. The average combined score in their games has been 52.9 points, and the standard over/under line has stood at 51.2 points.

Florida State’s offense is averaging 37 points per game, which ranks them 9th in the NCAA. Through the air, they’re at 259.4 passing yards on average, putting them at 27th in the nation. Their rushing attack is currently 54th in rushing yards, with an average of 425 rushing attempts per game this season.

Ranked 186th in passing yards allowed per game, Florida State’s defense gets ready to take on Georgia. Opponents have attempted an average of 29.7 passes per game against the Seminoles. They’re allowing 15.9 points per contest, placing them 54th in college football. Their rush defense ranks 57th in the NCAA.