The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs open their 2024 season in a marquee non-conference matchup against the Clemson Tigers in Atlanta on Saturday. The Bulldogs went 12-1 last year but missed the College Football Playoff after losing in the SEC Championship Game to Alabama. Clemson, ranked No. 14, started the 2023 season 4-4 before winning five straight games to end the year and bring with them plenty of momentum into 2024. These teams last played in 2021, a 10-3 Bulldogs win where neither team scored an offensive touchdown.
Kickoff is noon ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Bulldogs are 12.5-point favorites in the latest Georgia vs. Clemson odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 48.5. Before making any Clemson vs. Georgia picks, be sure to check out the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Georgia vs. Clemson and has locked in its picks and CFB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the college football odds and betting lines for Clemson vs. Georgia:
- Georgia vs. Clemson spread: Georgia -12.5
- Georgia vs. Clemson over/under: 48.5 points
- Georgia vs. Clemson money line: Georgia -505, Clemson +379
- Georgia vs. Clemson picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Georgia can cover
The Bulldogs are led by preseason All-American quarterback Carson Beck, who threw for more than 3,900 yards and 24 touchdowns last season. With plenty of talent around him, Beck looks to lead a balanced offense including transfer tight end Benjamin Yurosek from Stanford and Florida transfer Trevor Etienne at running back. Etienne’s status for Saturday is unclear due to an offseason arrest which may trigger a suspension, though head coach Kirby Smart has not confirmed it either way.
Even if Georgia’s offense isn’t in midseason form, its stifling defense is likely to pick up the slack and slow down the Tigers’ offense. Led by All-American safety Malaki Starks, who had 52 tackles and three interceptions last season, the Bulldogs should maintain their elite level of the last half decade. It seems like a stretch for Clemson to win a high-scoring team against a high-caliber Georgia unit which only allowed 16.6 points per game last season. See which team to pick here.
Why Clemson can cover
The Tigers got hot at the end of last season and won their final five games so expectations are reasonably high for 2024. Quarterback Cade Klubnik threw for 2,800 yards and 19 touchdowns and ran for four more last season. Nine starters return on offense which averaged 29.8 points per game in 2023, so the Tigers should be productive despite not having gained a player from the transfer portal this offseason.
Clemson’s defense ranked 7th last season giving up only 278.7 yards per contest. Though the Tigers lost their entire defensive line from last year’s outstanding unit, they have highly touted replacements and should continue to be one of the ACC’s top defenses. In what should be a fascinating matchup, the two teams might struggle to score points as they did three years ago. See which team to pick here.
How to make Georgia vs. Clemson picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 58 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 70% of the time. You can only get the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Georgia vs. Clemson, and which side of the spread hits in well over 70% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced computer simulation model that’s up well over $2,000 on its college football picks since inception, and find out.
