The Unbeatable Favorite: Georgia’s Streak on the Line
For 49 games, the University of Georgia has been the betting favorite, a remarkable streak that has captured the attention of the sports world. But this Saturday, everything changes. The top-ranked Texas Longhorns are poised to end Georgia’s reign, with bookmakers installing them as 5-point favorites.
A Shift in Momentum
The line opened early in the week with Texas as a 3.5-point favorite, but a sudden surge of bets on the Longhorns Wednesday sent the spread soaring to -5.5 before settling at -5. This dramatic shift in momentum has left many wondering if Georgia’s streak is finally about to come to an end.
Bettors Back the Longhorns
At BetMGM, Texas has emerged as the most popular bet of the weekend, with more wagers placed and more money staked on the Longhorns than any other team. Fanatics Sportsbook reported an astonishing six times as much money wagered on Texas as on any other team, with approximately 90% of the money bet on the Georgia-Texas spread backing the Longhorns.
A Historic Betting Event
According to Max Meyer, senior editor for Fanatics Sportsbook, “Texas is definitely shaping up to be one of the biggest sides of the season.” The action was more balanced at ESPN BET, but Texas still garnered around 52% of the bets and money wagered on the point spread.
A Look Back at History
Georgia has not been a betting underdog since the 2021 season opener against Clemson. The longest all-time streak of being favored belongs to Alabama, which was favored in 92 consecutive games from 2015 to 2021. Will Georgia’s streak come to an end this Saturday, or will the Bulldogs prove once again why they’ve been the team to beat?
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