deskgameBoth teams are likely to take advantage of the opposition’s lackluster run defense. However, neither team ranks in the top half of the league when it comes to red zone efficiency.
deskgameDefense will be the name of the game at the Caesars Superdome. Although Beck had some great moments this season, he was rarely consistent. If Stockton is better, it won’t be by much. It’s not even likely he will be better.
deskgameDefensively, Vic Fangio has shown off his chops. The team allows the sixth-fewest points per game and ranks in the top five against the pass and run. The front seven is a big part of this, as players like Josh Sweat and Jalen Carter continue to wreak havoc on opposing offenses.
deskgameGeorgia (11-2) rides into the Sugar Bowl with a four-game winning streak. The Bulldogs took the SEC title for the 15th time and notched a CFP bye with their overtime win over Texas. But moving onto the semifinal is a taller task without starting quarterback Carson Beck. He underwent elbow surgery and his season is done.
deskgameAlabama is favored to win by 14 or 14.5 points, so you’re getting a massive discount on this parlay when it comes to the point spread. The total with -110 odds both ways is 43.5 points, so you’re also getting an extra five points on the Under.
