Alabama at Georgia

Alabama seems to be the pick of choice for most in this one as they have gotten a lot of ink after their 4-0 start. Georgia started the season ranked #1 but despite also going 4-0, has slipped in the polls. They may have something to say about that percieved lack of respect. They have already gone on the road to South Carolina, winning by 7, a most difficult task in the SEC. And they went cross-country to Arizona State and humiliated a very good team 27-10, limiting the Sun Devils to 4 yards rushing on 19 carries. They held South Carolina to 18 yards rushing. Georgia is as good and talented team on both sides of the ball - probably moreso than any team in the country aside from USC. I have a lot of respect for Alabama, but they are coming into Georgia sneaking up on no one. Between the hedges, I don't believe Alabama has the athletes or the overall talent to stay with this Georgia team who is motivated to post a win in a big game. The Tide caught all the weak teams on the road last year, and even though they are a team on the rise, they have a long way to go to stay with the Bulldogs on the road. Richt is 30-19 ATS vs. winning teams at Georgia and 22-11 ATS vs. teams with a margin-of-victory average of 10+ points. This is a statement game for Georgia and they'll be ready.