Georgia vs. Alabama prediction, odds, spread, line: 2024 college football picks, prop bets from top expert

SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor revealed his Week 5 CFB picks, predictions and props for the Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Georgia Bulldogs game at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa

A battle between Heisman Trophy candidates highlights the Week 5 college football schedule with Jalen Milroe and the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide (3-0) hosting Carson Beck and the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs (3-0) at Bryant Denny Stadium in a matchup between SEC powerhouses. Both teams have had two weeks to rest and prepare for what could be the biggest college football game of the regular season. The Tide defeated Wisconsin 42-10 in Madison in their last outing. Milroe accounted for five touchdowns in the win. The Bulldogs narrowly escaped a stunning upset against Kentucky in their last game, beating the Wildcats 13-12 in Lexington.

Kickoff at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Bulldogs are favored by 1 point in the latest Georgia vs. Alabama odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under is 49.5 points. Before making any Georgia vs. Alabama picks, you need to see the Week 5 college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor. 

Kaylor is an NFL, college football and DFS expert for SportsLine, who has covered the NFL and college football for close to a decade as a member of the Pro Football Writers of America. His background as a former college football All-American and NFL player gives him a unique perspective when building his fantasy lineups and locking in his betting picks. He has his finger on the pulse of the college football landscape and has been cashing in big for the last two years. 

Kaylor destroyed the books in college football in 2023, netting a whopping 57.9 units while posting a 107-45-2 record. Anyone who followed his picks finished the season way up.

Now, Kaylor has dialed in on Alabama vs. Georgia on Saturday and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the college football odds and betting lines on the spread, money line and over/under for Georgia vs. Alabama:

• Georgia vs. Alabama spread: Georgia -1
• Georgia vs. Alabama over/under: 49.5 points 
• Georgia vs. Alabama money line: Georgia -116, Alabama -104
• Georgia vs. Alabama picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why Georgia can cover

The Bulldogs are loaded with future NFL Draft picks all over the field on both sides of the ball. Offensively, quarterback Carson Beck is a Heisman Trophy candidate. Through three games, the senior has completed 68.3% of his passes for 680 yards and seven touchdowns. He also has 55 rushing yards, and has yet to turn the ball over this season.

Defensively, Georgia is led by a pair of potential future top-10 picks in safety Malaki Starks and edge rusher Mykel Williams. Starks was a consensus All-American in 2023, and has already had a significant impact in all three of Georgia's wins this season. Williams missed the Bulldogs' game against Kentucky with an ankle injury, and is listed for questionable on Saturday. The junior has nine career sacks, and has the ability to put consistent pressure on Alabama's offensive line. See which team to pick here. 

Why Alabama can cover

Alabama has dominated this rivalry in recent years, winning eight of the last nine matchups with Georgia. In 2023, the Tide knocked off the Bulldogs 27-24 in the SEC Championship Game with a spot in the College Football Playoff on the line. This game will be played in Tuscaloosa where Georgia hasn't won since 2007.

Alabama also has an X-factor in quarterback Jalen Milroe. The junior signal caller has been outstanding in 2024, and his dual threat ability presents a major problem for Georgia's defense. Milroe has completed 67.3% of his passes for 590 yards and eight touchdowns, and he's rushed for 156 yards and six touchdowns. He has yet to turn the ball over in 2024. See which team to pick here. 

How to make Alabama vs. Georgia picks

Kaylor has analyzed Georgia vs. Alabama from every angle and he's leaning Over on the point total. He has also discovered a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread. He's only sharing what it is, and which side to back, at SportsLine.

So who wins Alabama vs. Georgia in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, and what critical X-factor makes one side of the spread a must back? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the expert who profited $5,790 for $100 college football bettors in 2023, and find out.