It will be a battle between SEC opponents when the Alabama Crimson Tide (13-8, 4-4 SEC) welcome the Georgia Bulldogs (10-11, 1-7 SEC) to Coleman Coliseum. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Free Prediction
The Bulldogs are trying to rebound after their 86-80 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks in their last outing. South Carolina’s 0.664 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Georgia, who had a mark of 0.453. The Gamecocks’ mark was above their season average of 0.480, while the Bulldogs’ was below their season average of 0.518. Derek Ogbeide was Georgia’s high scorer with 16 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
In the Crimson Tide’s previous game, they got blown out by the Auburn Tigers, 84-63. Auburn’s 16.8 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Alabama, who had a rate of 27.7. The Tigers’ mark was worse than their season average of 15.2, while the Crimson Tide’s was above their season average of 16.0. With 18 points on 7-for-14 shooting, John Petty led Alabama in scoring.
After the Bulldogs won the sole game against the Crimson Tide last season, 65-46, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Bulldogs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.9 vs. 14.6) and had a much better free throw rate (0.276 vs. 0.140).
Expect Alabama to own the offensive glass in this battle. The Crimson Tide currently rank 42nd in offensive rebounding percentage (34.0 percent), while Georgia ranks 266th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.7 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Alabama ranks 23rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Georgia ranks 183rd (23.6).
The Bulldogs average 5.4 blocks per game, which ranks 10th in the NCAA. The Crimson Tide rank 154th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
Alabama averages 38.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 41st in the NCAA. Georgia ranks 131st in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
The Crimson Tide rank 32nd in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Bulldogs rank 88th (12.4).
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The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Georgia has defeated opponents by an average of 0.8 points.
During their last five games, the Crimson Tide have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
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