Crimson Tide rare home underdogs vs. No. 2 Georgia

Field Level Media|published: Mon 23rd September, 11:22 2024

Sep 7, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) throws during pregame warmups before a game against the South Florida Bulls at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

No. 4 Alabama opened the week as a rare home underdog for Saturday's Southeastern Conference opener against No. 2 Georgia in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

The Crimson Tide (3-0) were underdogs ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 points at various sportsbooks on Monday heading into the showdown with the Bulldogs (3-0).

Alabama has been favored in 90 consecutive games at Bryant-Denny Stadium dating back to a Nov. 3, 2007, game against LSU.

The Crimson Tide have not been the underdog in any regular-season game since Oct. 3, 2015, at Georgia, according to ESPN.

ESPN BET listed Georgia at -1.5 on Monday. The lines at both BetMGM and FanDuel had the visiting Bulldogs at -2.5.

--Field Level Media