Kirby Smart has Georgia absolutely *dominating* college football, but get this: they’ve never, not once, covered a spread of 40 points or more under him. It’s a bizarre anomaly, an 0-10 record against the spread in those situations, according to Bet Labs. Ten times, this juggernaut couldn’t pull it off!
Smart’s Unstoppable Reign, Except for One Glitch
Think about it, Smart has built a dynasty down in Athens, racking up a mind-blowing 117-21 record, two national championships, four SEC titles, and five College Football Playoff appearances. The man is a winner, period. Yet, when the line hits 40 points or higher, Georgia is a head-scratching 0-10 against the spread. It’s wild! This isn’t because they’re losing, though; they’ve won every single one of those games outright, usually with ease. Only one of those ten games was decided by fewer than 28 points. It seems like whether they pull their starters early, take their foot off the gas, or just don’t care about beating an overmatched opponent by 70 points, the Dawgs just haven’t covered those monster spreads.
Week 1 Delivers Their Best Shot
Now, they’ve got their best shot to finally crush this trend in Week 1. Georgia hosts Tennessee State on Saturday, and the Dawgs are a massive 46.5-point favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook. Folks, Tennessee State is an FCS program. They’re already 0-1 this season after losing 26-24 to Jackson State last week. And last year? The Tigers finished a brutal 2-10, with a dreadful 0-8 record in OVC-Big South play. If there was ever a time for Smart’s squad to finally buck this bizarre trend, it’s now against this opponent.
Georgia’s Recent Form: Defense Strong, Offense Needs a Boost
Looking at last season, Georgia finished 12-2, winning the SEC Championship before falling to Ole Miss in the CFP quarterfinals, the Sugar Bowl. The defense was absolutely stifling, finishing with a top-10 scoring defense (allowing only 17.6 PPG) and the No. 4 rushing defense in the entire country (just 81.5 YPG allowed). However, their offense was a bit of a drag, ranking only 51st nationally. That offensive output might be the real kicker when it comes to covering a whopping 46.5-point spread. Can they generate enough points to truly bury an opponent, even an FCS one, when the offense isn’t firing on all cylinders? It’s the big question. Will this be the week Smart’s Dawgs finally bury this bizarre betting anomaly? It’s Week 1, and the chance is right there for the taking.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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