- The Texas Longhorns are field goal favorites against the Georgia Bulldogs for the SEC Championship.
- Both coaches have mentioned Arch Manning to the press which should show the importance of reviewing Arch Manning props.
- An exclusive Bovada bonus for the SEC Championship lets you bet 50% more on your first wager or adds to your bankroll.
ATLANTA – The SEC Championship between Texas and Georgia has sportsbooks reflecting a close matchup. Georgia enters as a slight underdog, with most sportsbooks giving them a +3 spread and a moneyline around +125. Texas is listed at -3 at most legal sports betting sites with moneylines around -140 to -150.
For those attending the game in Atlanta, Georgia’s restrictions on sportsbooks like FanDuel and DraftKings make them inaccessible locally. However, online sportsbooks such as Bovada and BetOnline are legal and provide excellent SEC championship betting odds for football.
The spread being a field goal highlights just how evenly matched these teams are – with a strong focus on the Bulldogs’ defense and the Longhorns’ offense. With the stakes high and college football playoff odds and implications on the line, make sure to get your wagers in on time.
Words From The SEC Championship Press Conference
Sarkisian: Kelvin Banks has been practicing and is expected to play. Sarkisian praised Arch Manning for stepping up in high-pressure situations, citing his preparation and confidence gained during the season. This could be the call to look at Arch Manning prop bets for rushing yards, to score a touchdown, or his passing attempts.
Smart: He emphasized the importance of execution and adaptability, knowing Steve Sarkisian’s team thrives on innovation and physicality. This could be the call to take a college football bet on the longest pass for Texas. “You can’t cover it all” “Arch isn’t just a run guy—he’s an athlete who opens up their playbook. Defending both is a big challenge,” “They’re extremely physical,” Smart said. “It’s traditional Sark football—formations, tempo, and the ability to hit big shots when you least expect it.”
Betting Advice
While it’s up to you to pick what wager to select, we can still provide some betting advice for the SEC Championship.
- Georgia won the October matchup 30-15 in Austin, dominating with their defense (7 sacks). The Bulldogs’ ability to repeat this defensive dominance could impact sack props or the over/under for Ewers’ passing yards.
- Texas averages 450.1 yards per game (14th nationally) and 34.8 points per game (21st nationally). Georgia’s defense excels at pressuring quarterbacks but has struggled against mobile QBs – allowed 100+ rushing yards to a QB in the Alabama and Georgia Tech games and 50+ yards in the Ole Miss and Massachusetts games. There will be a lot of focus on bets for Arch Manning and how many rushing yards he’ll have.
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After spending time scouting college basketball for Florida State University under Leonard Hamilton and the University of Alabama under Anthony Grant, Michael started writing focused on NBA content. A graduate of both schools, he now covers legal sports betting bills, sports betting revenue data, tennis betting odds, and sportsbook reviews. Michael likes to play basketball, hike, and kayak when not glued to the TV watching midlevel tennis matches.