Georgia vs. Oregon odds, prediction, spread: 2022 college football picks, Week 1 bets from model on 45-32 run
Fri, Sep 2, 2022
NCAAF News (AP)
A high-profile Week 1 college football matchup is set to take place when the No. 11 Oregon Ducks and the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs battle at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday. The Bulldogs were a dominant force en route to a 14-1 record and the 2021 national title. On the other side, Oregon went 10-4 during the 2021 campaign and will be breaking in a new head coach in former Georgia defensive coordinator Dan Lanning.'
Kickoff from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Bulldogs as 17-point favorites in its latest Oregon vs. Georgia odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 54. Before making any Oregon vs. Georgia picks, be sure to check out the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Over the past six-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated a stunning profit of almost $3,600 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It enters Week 1 of the 2022 college football season on a 45-32 run on all top-rated college football spread and money-line picks that dates back to 2021. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Oregon vs. Georgia and just revealed its picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several college football odds and betting lines for Georgia vs. Oregon:
- Georgia vs. Oregon spread: Bulldogs -17'
- Georgia vs. Oregon over/under: 54 points '
- Georgia vs. Oregon money line: Bulldogs -900, Ducks +600'
- ORE: Ducks are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games overall'
- UGA: Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last five non-conference games'
- Georgia vs. Oregon picks: See picks here.
Why Georgia can cover
The Bulldogs head into this contest hoping to repeat their magical 2021 campaign. Georgia was completely dominant defensively on their way to last year's title. The Bulldogs were ranked second in the nation in total yards (243.7), sixth in passing yards (165.1), second in rushing yards (78.7) and first points per game (10.4). This unit lost nine starters but still owns the talent to have a stout defense.'
Senior linebacker Nolan Smith is returning to the field after a productive season. Smith is an athletic force who can run from sideline to sideline. The Georgia native has the instincts to blow up the play behind the line while covering running backs and tight ends in the passing game. In 2021, Smith logged 55 total tackles with 3.5 sacks and three forced fumbles.'
Why Oregon can cover
This is the first game of the Dan Lanning era in Eugene. The 36-year-old was previously the defensive coordinator for Georgia, so this game is personal. The Ducks should be prepared for what the Bulldogs throw at them. The Ducks' offense was successful last year, ranking fifth in the Pac-12 in total yards (423.6), fourth in rushing yards (202.4), and third in points per game (31.4).'
This unit will look different this season though. Senior quarterback Bo Nix transferred over from Auburn. Nix is a good athlete who has a strong arm and athleticism to make plays with his legs. The Alabama native owns good field vision and doesn't force the ball into harm's way. In 2021, he completed 61% of his passes for 2,294 with 11 passing touchdowns to just three interceptions.'
How to make Oregon vs. Georgia picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 52 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only get the model's Oregon vs. Georgia pick at SportsLine.'
So who wins Oregon vs. Georgia? And which side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college football picks, and find out.'
