Georgia and Alabama will clash for SEC supremacy in the 2025 SEC Championship Game on December 6 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The winner likely secures a College Football Playoff berth.
Both teams enter as offensive powerhouses under head coaches Kirby Smart and Kalen DeBoer. Alabama averages 32.9 points per game while Georgia sits at 32.1.
The numbers reveal two evenly matched squads. Alabama converts 46.1% of third down attempts. Georgia’s red zone offense scores on 89.8% of its trips inside the 20-yard line.
Alabama holds a +7 turnover differential for the season. That could prove decisive in a championship atmosphere where one mistake changes everything.
Georgia vs Alabama Betting Odds
The betting markets show Georgia as a slight favorite heading into kickoff. The line has moved toward the Bulldogs since opening.
- Moneyline: Georgia -136 | Alabama +114
- Spread: Georgia -2.5 (-112) | Alabama +2.5 (-108)
- Total: Over/Under 48.5 (O -106 / U -114)
Betting odds courtesy of consensus odds.
Georgia opened as 1.5-point favorites but the spread has grown to 2.5 points. The total has climbed from 47.5 to 48.5 points.
Bettors are backing the Bulldogs in this neutral-site championship matchup.
Game Information
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
- Kickoff: 4:00 PM EST
- TV: ABC
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, GA
- Weather: Indoor stadium – weather won’t be a factor
How These Teams Match Up
The scoring averages are nearly identical but these offenses operate differently. Georgia leads in total offense at 416.1 yards per game with a balanced attack built on a powerful ground game.
Alabama averages 404.4 total yards but generates 278.3 passing yards per game. The Crimson Tide relies less on rushing, gaining just 126.2 yards on the ground.
The turnover battle tells the real story. Alabama’s defense has collected 18 total takeaways – 10 interceptions and 8 fumble recoveries. Georgia sits at an even zero turnover differential.
In what projects as a one-score game, Alabama’s ball security and opportunistic defense could determine the SEC champion.
SEC Championship Game Prediction
This championship comes down to which team capitalizes on its opportunities. Alabama has mastered that all season with its turnover advantage.
Alabama’s +7 turnover differential is the most telling statistic. Georgia’s zero differential pales in comparison. One giveaway could decide between an SEC title and playoff elimination.
Alabama’s defense has proven its ability to create game-changing plays. Those 18 total takeaways represent possessions that lead to points or prevent scoring drives.
Georgia’s red zone offense is elite, but Alabama’s ball security gives them the edge needed to keep this game close. Kalen DeBoer’s squad should rise to the occasion under the bright lights.
Best Pick: Alabama +2.5 (-108)
