SEC
Opening lines released for SEC's Week 2 games
The opening lines for next weekend’s slate of SEC games have just been released.
Next weekend, on Saturday, Oct. 3, there are only two matchups in the conference featuring undefeated teams following opening weekend victories by Texas A&M and Alabama in addition to Auburn and Georgia.
ESPN’s popular pregame show, College GameDay, has already announced it plans to be in Athens for the Auburn-Georgia game and now we have an opening line for that game, as well as the rest of the league games, looking ahead to next weekend thanks to Las Vegas-based Circa Sports.
Here are the lines Circa Sports just released for Week 2 in the SEC:
South Carolina at Florida (-20.5)
Missouri at Tennessee (-13)
Texas A&M at Alabama (-13)
Ole Miss at Kentucky (-6)
Auburn at Georgia (-8)
LSU (-19) at Vanderbilt
Arkansas at Mississippi State (-16)
Here are the over/under lines for those matchups according to CircaSports:
South Carolina at Florida — 53.5
Missouri at Tennessee — 44
Texas A&M at Alabama — 52.5
Ole Miss at Kentucky — 56.5
Auburn at Georgia — 38.5
LSU at Vanderbilt — 52.5
Arkansas at Mississippi State — 62
Thoughts on these opening lines from the SEC?
South Carolina at Florida (-20.5) safe
Missouri at Tennessee (-13) not safe
Texas A&M at Alabama (-13) safe
Ole Miss at Kentucky (-6) safe / over
Auburn at Georgia (-8) safe / over
LSU (-19) at Vanderbilt safe
Arkansas at Mississippi State (-16) safe / over
Not so great on the predictions, huh? Exactly why I don’t gamble, especially on college football.
After that first half for Georgia, I wonder how many Auburn fans are surprised by that 8 point line? They were all over social media celebrating.
I got it going the other way. Auburn -8 and win outright. Auburn will put up points and keep their D off the field enough to keep them fresh through four quarters. This was a close game last year and Nix looks more poised this year than last.
It was Arkansas man.
Arkansas, yeah. It was also Kentucky, and it didn’t look too good for Auburn before the officials took that scoring drive away from Kentucky. That blown all changed the momentum and the game.
Nix looks like a 59% passer (because he is) but that is up 2 points from last year. By comparison, Bennett UGA’s back up QB passed for 69%.
We’ll see how much improved Nix really is next week.
I will take Stetson Bennett over Nix and feel good about it.
Kentucky is a helluva stronger opponent that Arkansas.
Braves… Arky is now a NC contender since they lost to UGA…
Your delirious if you don’t think Kentucky is significantly better than Arky. Also Felipe did Felipe specials that turned the tide for UGA. UGA is toast unless JT gets cleared medically.
What an absurd statement. You’ll take a walk-on QB that’s played one game against the West’s worst team for practically a decade running, vs one that has seen and performed against the best defenses CFB has to offer? Laughable.
King808, what makes you think I believe Kentucky is better than Arkansas? The betters did make Auburn an 8 point dog – but maybe they’re delusional. I think the 8 points is about right.
CBF_fan92, Bennett is a Junior with about two years at UGA and a year as a starting QB in JC. I’m not thinking he’s headed for a Heisman or anything but he’s surrounded by plenty of talent and that will get the job done against Auburn.
I just don’t get excited by the legend of Bo Nix, with his 59% (57.6 last season) completion rate.
Nix can throw an accurate enough jump ball when the DB is overmatched. Most starting QB’s can. Kirby’s DB’s won’t be overmatched next week by Auburn’s receivers.
Bennett is a more accurate passer than Nix, and he has similar mobility. We’ll see who has a better game.
Judging by your post, I think you’ll be disappointed.
Do you guys know for a fact that Daniels will be such a great QB?
I find this extremely amusing
Mailman was awesome. He earned the right to start this game. I like our chances with Bennett. Defense and Special Teams look pretty solid.
If his performance against Arkansas, and the previous experience against FCS opponents is enough of a litmus test to make those kind’ve comparisons, then I think you might end up being the one disappointed.
We’ll see come Saturday.
I’ll gladly take the 8 points.
Florida
Tennessee
Bama
Ole Miss
Auburn
LSU
MSU
What is…teams that will beat georgia this year?
My picks for outright winners next week but you are not far off
I’m shocked they have UGA a 8 point favorite…that was a sh** performance by the so called offense… Auburn’s offense didn’t look scary either but if I was a Auburn fan I would like my teams chances..
Those Alabama and Mississippi State spreads look like easy money. And incidentally, MSU didn’t just torch LSU through the air. They beat them on both lines of scrimmage.
Florida will cover the 20.5 against South Carolina. The defense will clamp down but even if it takes a week or two to play into shape, the offense is still going to outscore everyone on their schedule.
I think Ole Miss will beat Kentucky. Even though Florida’s defense will play infinitely better this week, Ole Miss has legitimate talent on offense and Matt Corral is an elite quarterback. And Lane Kiffin is good. Kentucky is a solid team that turned the ball over against Auburn, but regardless of how the Ole Miss defense plays, the Kiffin-Corral show will outscore Kentucky.
I was very disappointed in Myles Brennan. He did not look like a guy who has been in that system for two years and on campus for three years. I have no doubt LSU will beat Vandy, but I would not be surprised if they fail to cover 19.
Auburn +8 is intriguing. Auburn’s defense is going to rotate their front and ain’t gonna get gassed the way Arky’s did. Their secondary has a lot of experience. Georgia can hunker down in bunch sets and grind out 17-21 points with Zamir White and periodic shots to Pickens but even allowing for Arkansas tiring, they averaged 2.9 yards per carry rushing. I would probably still pick Georgia to win it, but I don’t think they will cover and Auburn could win it with two or three big plays to Seth Williams.
Give Me Auburn and 8 Points…The Mutt’s WILL NOT Cover !!!!
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