No. 2 Georgia hosts No. 18 Missouri on Saturday afternoon in Athens. Overall, the Bulldogs enter at 8-1 and 6-1 in the SEC after a dominant 42-7 road win over Ole Miss. The Tigers arrive at 6-3 and 3-3 in conference play after a 34-20 College Football Odds home loss to Texas.
Georgia has averaged roughly 41 points per game and is allowing only 14. Hence, giving the Bulldogs one of the more balanced profiles in the country. Missouri has scored about 30 points per game and surrendered 20. The series has tilted heavily toward Georgia in recent years under Kirby Smart. He has not lost to the Tigers since taking over in Athens.
Missouri’s offense has been led by quarterback Austin Simmons. In sum, he has thrown for more than 2,200 yards and 18 touchdowns, with just two interceptions. Running back Jamal Roberts has also already cleared 1,000 rushing yards with nine scores. Receiver Cayden Lee has been the primary downfield target with over 800 yards.
Meanwhile, Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton has been efficient, posting nearly 1,900 passing yards and 20 touchdowns. The Bulldogs’ ground game has produced more than 210 yards per contest. Georgia’s defense has been stout against the run, holding opponents under 85 yards per game on the ground.
Missouri Tigers at Georgia Bulldogs NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 14, 2026, with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time |
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| Location: | Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Missouri Tigers | +16 ( -110 ) | 47 ( -115 ) | – |  |
| Georgia Bulldogs | -16 ( -110 ) | 47 ( -105 ) | – | |
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Missouri travels to face Georgia on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. The Sports Betting matchup is scheduled for national television on ABC.
Missouri Tigers at Georgia Bulldogs Matchup Analysis
This College Football Betting matchup analysis centers on the line of scrimmage and early-down efficiency. Instead of scoring or individual yardage totals.
Thus far, Georgia’s defense has been elite against the run. UGA is ranking among the best in the country in line yards allowed. And its stuff rate is elite. UGA is holding opponents well under three yards per carry.
In comparison, Missouri’s offense leans on a power-spread approach that has produced solid results. Especially when it can establish early balance. But the Tigers have struggled to sustain drives against physical SEC fronts. To illustrate, Mizzou is converting third downs at roughly 39 percent for the season. When forced into obvious passing situations, Austin Simmons has been efficient. Yet the volume of those situations has limited the Tigers’ ability to control tempo.
By contrast, Georgia’s offense has thrived on standard downs, posting one of the higher success rates in the country. It ranks near the top in rushing EPA per play. The Bulldogs convert third downs above 52 percent and rarely face long-yardage situations. That has allowed Gunner Stockton to operate in favorable windows rather than pure dropback pressure.
Missouri’s defense has been respectable against the run in spots. Including a strong effort containing Florida’s ground game earlier this year. But it has allowed higher EPA on passing downs and has been more susceptible to explosive plays once the offense gets ahead of the sticks. Certainly, the contrast in how each side handles early downs creates a clear structural edge for the Bulldogs.
SBG Free Picks
To conclude, Sharps are betting that the Bulldogs hold a clear edge on the side given their superior efficiency on standard downs, elite run defense, and home-field advantage.
Finally, Georgia’s recent games have frequently stayed under. Including the lopsided win at Ole Miss and the controlled victory over Florida. While Missouri’s road losses to Ole Miss and Texas both produced lower combined scores.
SBG Best Bet: Georgia Bulldogs and Under the Total.