Georgia Bulldogs @ Tennessee Volunteers Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 9/13/2025 3:30 PM EDT

We have your Georgia Bulldogs @ Tennessee Volunteers prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Georgia Bulldogs hit the road to face the Tennessee Volunteers.

Georgia Bulldogs @ Tennessee Volunteers Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Georgia -178 on Caesars | Tennessee +170 on BetMGM
Best Spread Odds: Georgia -4.0 (-110) on Caesars | Tennessee +4.5 (-109) on BetRivers
Best Total Odds: Over 49.5 (-115) on FanDuel | Under 50.5 (-110) on ESPN BET

Game Info

Date: 2025-09-13
Time: 3:30 PM EDT
Location: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN
TV: ABC

Georgia Bulldogs @ Tennessee Volunteers Preview

This Saturday marks a pivotal SEC opener as the No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs travel to Knoxville to face the No. 15 Tennessee Volunteers. Both teams enter the contest with a 2-0 record, but their paths to this point have been quite different.

The Tennessee Volunteers are riding high after a record-breaking 72-17 victory over ETSU, showcasing an explosive offense that amassed 717 total yards. Quarterbacks Joey Aguilar, Jake Merklinger, and George MacIntyre all contributed to a passing attack that generated 458 yards and four touchdowns. Running backs DeSean Bishop, Peyton Lewis, and Star Thomas each found the end zone, with Thomas leading the ground game with 69 yards and three touchdowns. Receivers Chris Brazzell II (9 catches, 125 yards, 2 TDs) and Mike Matthews (6 catches, 111 yards, 1 TD) were key targets. Defensively, the Vols held ETSU to just 49 rushing yards and 10 first downs, demonstrating their ability to stifle opponents.

Meanwhile, the Georgia Bulldogs secured wins over Marshall (45-7) and Austin Peay (28-6). While undefeated, their 28-6 win against Austin Peay was described as "lackluster" and "not pretty," with the offense struggling at times. Quarterback Gunner Stockton's performance was noted as needing improvement. Despite this, Georgia remains a formidable opponent, and this game will be their first true test of the season on the road.

Adding to the excitement, ESPN's College GameDay will be broadcasting live from Knoxville, highlighting the significance of this SEC showdown. While ESPN's Matchup Predictor surprisingly favors Tennessee with a 51.5% chance of winning, Vegas oddsmakers still list Georgia as the favorite, with the spread shifting from an opening -7.5 to -4.5 in Georgia's favor.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

The Georgia Bulldogs have historically dominated this rivalry in recent years, holding an impressive eight-game winning streak against the Tennessee Volunteers. This streak dates back to 2017, with Georgia winning each of those contests by an average margin of nearly 24 points per game. Tennessee has not secured a victory over Georgia since 2016.

Under current head coach Josh Heupel, Tennessee has yet to defeat Kirby Smart's Georgia squad, with Smart holding a perfect 4-0 record against Heupel. This historical dominance sets a challenging precedent for the Volunteers as they look to break the streak on their home turf.

Pick: Georgia Bulldogs -4.0

Despite Georgia's somewhat unconvincing offensive performance against Austin Peay, their historical dominance over Tennessee cannot be overlooked. The Bulldogs have consistently covered large spreads against the Volunteers, and their defense remains elite. While Tennessee's offense looked explosive against a weaker opponent, they will face a significantly tougher challenge in Georgia's defense. The line has moved in Tennessee's favor, but Georgia's track record in this rivalry, coupled with their overall talent, suggests they are still the team to back. We expect Georgia to find their rhythm and extend their winning streak against Tennessee, covering the -4.0 spread available at Caesars.