Tennessee vs Georgia Week 12 Prediction, Odds & Iamaleava Injury Update
The No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers (8-1) face a crucial matchup against the No. 12 Georgia Bulldogs (7-2) on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Sanford Stadium. The game carries major College Football Playoff implications for both teams.
Quarterback throwing football during game
Georgia has won seven straight meetings by an average of 26.4 points, but Tennessee's high-powered offense (38.2 points per game) poses a unique challenge. The key factor is QB Nico Iamaleava's status after entering concussion protocol following last week's game.
Tennessee vs Georgia Odds:
- Spread: Georgia -9.5 (opened -10.5)
- Moneyline: Georgia -400
- Total: 48.5 (up from 47)
Key Factors:
- Georgia ranks 5th in scoring defense (12.6 ppg)
- Tennessee is 3-0 ATS as underdogs this season
- Georgia is just 2-7 ATS as favorites
- Bulldogs struggle with QB Carson Beck's inconsistency (12 INTs)
Iamaleava's Impact:
- Last 3 games: 823 passing yards, 6 TDs, 1 INT
- 87 rushing yards
- Backup Gaston Moore has only 42 career pass attempts
Injury Updates:
- Iamaleava (concussion) - Questionable
- Georgia OL: Earnest Greene (questionable), Xavier Truss struggling
Prediction: Tennessee +9.5 (-110) Analysis: With a healthy Iamaleava, Tennessee can exploit Georgia's 114th-ranked pass defense. The line movement suggests sharp money on the Volunteers, who have the firepower to keep this close or potentially win outright. Even against Georgia's elite defense, Tennessee's balanced attack should keep them within the spread.
The sharp play is Tennessee +9.5, especially if Iamaleava is cleared to play. Monitor his status until kickoff, as the spread could shift significantly based on his availability.