At the onset of the season, the Georgia Bulldogs face questions. But the TCU Horned Frogs confronted doubts. Georgia is the defending national champion. And the Bulldogs opened as a College Football betting favorite to repeat. Despite the fact that they lost a battleship full of top talent to the NFL. But Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is a recruiting machine. Thus, Georgia reloads rather than rebuilds. On the other hand, TCU is not a traditional power. And the College Football Playoff has never had a Cinderella team. Until now, that is.
2023 College Football National Championship TCU Horned Frogs vs. Georgia Bulldogs
| Date and Time: | Monday, January 9, 2023, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| TCU | +12½ (-110) | 63 (-110) | +370 |  |
| Georgia | -12½ (-110) | 63 (-110) | -465 | |
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TCU vs. Georgia SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, we have the upstart Cinderella, TCU, against Georgia’s established sports betting power. Thus, squares will make the big lay with the Bulldogs. In comparison, bargain hunters will be on the Horned Frogs with all those points.
TCU Horned Frogs Team Overview
Last game, the TCU Horned Frogs beat Michigan 51-45 as 9-point dogs. The game went over the total of 55. TCU has a record of 13-1 straight up, 10-3-1 against the spread, and 8-6 over/under the total. TCU ranks 16th for total offense, 25th for passing, 25th for rushing, and 6th for scoring.
In turn, on defense, they rank 74th overall, 83rd against the pass, 64th against the rush, and 57th for points allowed. Also, TCU ranks 36th for the fewest turnovers lost and 16th for takeaways.
It is true that gamblers did not have much faith in the Horned Frogs. And that Michigan was considered a fait accompli to win the game. But the Wolverines came off as a team reading their own headlines. TCU was better prepared. Specifically, coach Sonny Dykes schooled Michigan Man Jim Harbaugh.
Throughout the game, Harbaugh made questionable decisions. His playcalling was frequently too clever by half. And the touted physicality of the Wolverines never materialized. Instead, TCU proved to be the more physical team. TCU returned two pick-6s off Michigan QB JJ McCarthy. Max Duggan paced the Horned Frogs’ offense with 225 yards passing and two TDs. Namely, Quentin Johnston had six catches for 163 yards and one TD.
Georgia Bulldogs Team Overview
Last game, the Georgia Bulldogs won 42-41 against the Ohio State Buckeyes as 4.5-point favorites. The game went over the total of 62. Georgia has a record of 14-0 straight up, 7-7 against the spread, and 6-7-1 over/under the total. Georgia ranks 7th for total offense, 19th for passing, 18th for rushing, and 11th for scoring.
Defensively they rank 9th overall, 51st against the pass, 1st against the rush, and 2nd for points allowed. Also, Georgia ranks 108th for fewest turnovers lost and 68th for takeaways.
Georgia rallied from a 38-24 4th-quarter deficit to win the game. And Georgia dodged a final bullet when Ohio State kicker Noah Ruggles missed a 50-yard field goal at the gun as the New Year’s ball dropped in New York. In sum, Georgia QB Stetson Bennett threw for 398n yards and three TDs.
TCU vs. Georgia SBG Free Picks
TCU has been underestimated all season. Indeed, the Horned Frogs have been a strong College Football Betting value.
TCU vs. Georgia SBG Best Bet: TCU Horned Frogs.