Vanderbilt vs Georgia Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 5

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart watches a play during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Alabama in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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Odds Boost This Weekend
  • The Georgia Bulldogs are a -24.5 point favorite vs. the Vanderbilt Commodores
  • Vanderbilt vs. Georgia Total (Over/Under): 53.5 points
  • TV Channel: SECN

Vanderbilt (3-1) visit Sanford Stadium to take on Georgia (4-0) on Oct. 3 in Athens, GA. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:45 pm.

The Georgia Bulldogs are betting favorites in Week 5, with the spread sitting at -24.5 (-108).

The Vanderbilt vs. Georgia Over/Under is 53.5 total points.

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Vanderbilt vs. Georgia Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Vanderbilt+24.5 -12053.5 -155+1400
Georgia -24.5 -10853.5 +115-2500

Vanderbilt vs Georgia Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Georgia will win this game with 94.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Georgia Bulldogs, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Vanderbilt vs Georgia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Vanderbilt will cover the spread with 67.0% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Vanderbilt has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+3.85 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.55 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 11 games (+7.80 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+5.90 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+5.90 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Georgia have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Georgia have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.30 Units / 34% ROI)

Vanderbilt Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Vanderbilt Commodores is 2-2 against the spread this college football season (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • Vanderbilt is 3-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 4.39% ROI
  • Vanderbilt is 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Vanderbilt is 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI

Georgia Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Georgia Bulldogs is 4-0 against the spread this college football season (+4 Units / 91.53% ROI).

  • Georgia is 2-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 5.85% ROI
  • Georgia is 4-0 when betting the Over for +4 Units / 89.29% ROI
  • Georgia is 0-4 when betting the Under for -4.32 Units / -100% ROI

Vanderbilt: Keys to the Game vs. Georgia

Vanderbilt was 1-8 (.111) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team in the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .582

Vanderbilt was 2-6 (.250) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-33rd-worst in FBS; Average: .422

Vanderbilt was 5-1 (.833) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-10th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .645

Vanderbilt was 6-2 (.750) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-34th-best in FBS; Average: .628

Georgia: Keys to the Game vs. Vanderbilt

Georgia is 8-1 (.889) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2024 season– T-2nd-best in FBS; Average: .449

Georgia is undefeated (11-0) when not losing a fumble since the 2024 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .662

Georgia was undefeated (8-0) when sacking the QB less than 3 times in the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .420

Georgia is 14-1 (.933) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2024 season– T-4th-best in FBS; Average: .622

Matchup Notes for Vanderbilt vs. Georgia

Georgia gained 3,085 yards on 287 receptions (just 10.7 YPR) last season — T-28th-worst among FBS skill players. Vanderbilt’s defense allowed just 10.6 Yards Per Reception last season — T-27th-best among FBS defenses.

Georgia’s TEs had 43 receptions in 14 games (just 3.1 per game) last season — 3rd-worst among SEC TEs. Vanderbilt’s defense allowed 23.5 receptions per game last season — worst among SEC defenses.

Georgia’s WRs gained 2,133 yards on 186 receptions (just 11.5 YPR) last season — T-17th-worst among FBS WRs. Vanderbilt’s defense allowed just 10.6 Yards Per Reception last season — T-4th-best among SEC defenses.

Vanderbilt’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 13.2% of 400 attempts last season — T-13th-best among FBS offenses. Georgia’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.9% of attempts last season — T-23rd-best among FBS defenses.

Vanderbilt’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 13.2% of 400 attempts last season — T-13th-best among FBS offenses. Georgia’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.9% of attempts last season — T-3rd-best among SEC defenses.

Vanderbilt’s TEs had 81 receptions in 13 games (6.2 per game) last season — best among SEC TEs. Georgia’s defense allowed 19.9 receptions per game last season — 4th-worst among SEC defenses.

Vanderbilt Offensive Stats & Trends

Vanderbilt’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 13.2% of 400 attempts last season — T-13th-best among FBS offenses. Georgia’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.9% of attempts last season — T-23rd-best among FBS defenses.

Vanderbilt’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 13.2% of 400 attempts last season — T-13th-best among FBS offenses. Georgia’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.9% of attempts last season — T-3rd-best among SEC defenses.

Vanderbilt TEs averaged 6.2 receptions per game (81/13) last season– best among SEC Teams; Average: 3.8

Vanderbilt Skill Players had no touchdowns on 21 receptions last week– T-worst Receptions Per TD among SEC Teams; Average: 14.2

Vanderbilt’s TEs had 81 receptions in 13 games (6.2 per game) last season — best among SEC TEs. Georgia’s defense allowed 19.9 receptions per game last season — 4th-worst among SEC defenses.

Georgia Offensive Stats & Trends

Georgia WRs have averaged 33.0 yards per reception (198 yards/6 catches) in the 4th quarter this season– best among SEC Teams; Average: 14.4

Georgia have thrown 3 TDs and no interceptions in the 4th quarter this season– T-9th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.9

Georgia Skill Players have 16 receptions in the Red Zone this season– most among SEC Teams

Georgia QBs have 7 completions for 20 or more yards on 3rd down this season– T-3rd-most among FBS Teams

Georgia TEs have 7 receptions in the Red Zone this season– T-2nd-most among Power Conference Teams

Vanderbilt Defensive Stats & Trends

Vanderbilt has allowed 16 first down receptions in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– most in the SEC

Vanderbilt has sacked opposing QBs just once on 61 pass attempts in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 12.4

Vanderbilt allowed opponents to rush for 20+ yards on 2 of their 31 carries (7%) last week– worst in the SEC; Average: 2%

Vanderbilt has allowed 1.2 yards from scrimmage per touch (16 yards / 13 touches) in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 3.8

Vanderbilt has allowed 1.2 yards from scrimmage per touch (16 yards / 13 touches) in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 3.5

Georgia Defensive Stats & Trends

Georgia has allowed 44.8 yards from scrimmage per game to RBs this season– best in the SEC; Average: 110.8

Georgia has tackled opponents for a loss on 2 of 6 rushing attempts (33% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– T-best in the SEC; Average: 14%.

Georgia has tackled opponents for a loss on just 5 of 75 rushing attempts (7% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 17%.

Georgia has sacked opposing QBs on just 5% of pass attempts (31/597) since the 2024 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 8%

Georgia has allowed opponents to rush for 20+ yards on just 5 of their 512 carries (1%) since the 2024 season– best in the SEC; Average: 3%


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