Since 2012 no college football rivalry has produced more games with more on the line than Alabama vs. Georgia.
Over the last 13 seasons, the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs have met seven times with both teams ranked in the top five. That's more than any other matchup over that time.
And while Saturday's showdown between No. 6 Alabama and No. 2 Georgia in Tuscaloosa, Ala., just misses on another top-five matchup, the stakes couldn't be much higher. Saturday's survivor will have the inside track toward one of the spots in the SEC Championship Game on Dec. 5.
The Tide vs. Bulldogs matchup originally opened as a pick 'em at sportsbooks, but early betting has since made Alabama a small favorite, anywhere between -1 and -2.
What should bettors make of this early steam on the Tide? Based on the results from the first five weeks of the season, there's a clear answer.
What should bettors make of the early steam in college football games this season? And how does that apply to this week's games? ... Join SportsLine to see Menez's analysis for Week 6!
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