There are a lot of people who are picking Alabama to win against Georgia.

Odds Shark has the Crimson Tide as a 3.5-point favorite. Their computer analysis actually has the score favoring Alabama even more than that. Based off of their predictions, the Tide should walk away with a 38.6-31.4 victory — a difference of 7.2 points.

While the predictions are always fun, they are just that … predictions. They come with a lot of unknowns and uncertainty. Here are five reasons Alabama fans need to be nervous about those predictions.

1. Georgia’s elite running game

Georgia offensive coordinator Jim Chaney has done an excellent job utilizing what is arguably the best stable of running backs in the country.

Nick Chubb (1,320 yards, 15 TDs), Sony Michel (1,129 yards, 16 TDs) and D’Andre Swift (603 yards, 3 TDs) have been significant contributors to the Bulldogs’ No. 8-ranked rushing offense. The unit is averaging 267.36 yards — best in the SEC.

It’s the first time that a team from the East has led the SEC in rushing since 2014. That team? Georgia.

Alabama does field the top run defense in the country, but the Tide haven’t seen a ground game as potent as Georgia’s this season. It’s a toss-up as to which unit prevails. And that battle could decide the game.

2. The Bulldogs’ ability to convert on third down

Alabama played excellent defense against Clemson in the Sugar Bowl. If there was one major critique, however, it would be the Tide’s inability to get off the field on third downs. The Tigers converted 42.1 percent (8-of-19) of the time.

Georgia is No. 9 in the country when it comes to converting on third downs (46.0 percent).

That’s not a good combination if you’re Alabama. Allowing the Bulldogs the chance to extend multiple drives could be the dagger that prevents the Tide from winning another national championship.

3. The advantage Georgia has in the kicking game

The gap between these two teams’ kicking games is significant to say the least.

Rodrigo Blankenship headlines a Georgia kicking game that is ranked No. 7 in the country in making field goals (85.7 percent). Now, the sophomore did miss a 48-yarder against Oklahoma last week in the Rose Bowl. But he also converted his other two attempts — including a 55-yarder before halftime to shift momentum in the Bulldogs’ favor.

Meanwhile, Andy Pappanastos continues to be a liability for the Crimson Tide. He missed a 38-yard field goal try before halftime, and his lone make was from only 24 yards out.

The advantage for Georgia in this area could not be any clearer.

4. Smart’s familiarity with Saban

Nick Saban is 11-0 against former assistant coaches. Most recently, he knocked off Jimbo Fisher’s Florida State team 24-7 in the opening game of this season.

For those expecting it to be that easy against the Bulldogs, think again. If there is one coach who has learned every single nuance of what makes Saban elite at his job, it’s Kirby Smart.

Now, that also goes both ways. Saban knows Smart like the back of his hand as well.

The reason this should make Alabama fans nervous is because it’s an unknown. You can’t chalk this up to being similar to the other former assistants whom Saban has gone against. It also doesn’t mean we won’t see the same result, however.

5. Hurts having to go against another elite defense

Jalen Hurts was named one of the MVPs of the Sugar Bowl, but he didn’t play his best game. In fact, Hurts doesn’t have a reputation for setting the world on fire against quality defenses.

It doesn’t mean he hasn’t contributed at all, but it does mean that Alabama has been forced to rely on other avenues of production when playing a top-notch defensive team.

Will those struggles continue against a Georgia unit that ranks No. 6 in the country in total defense?

If Alabama wants to give itself the best chance to win, it better hope not.