Georgia vs LSU: Line, Prediction, TV Channel & Live Stream for 2022 SEC Championship Game

A conference champion will officially be crowned Saturday afternoon in Atlanta as Georgia and LSU are set to collide in the 2022 SEC Championship Game. A head-to-head series in which the Tigers hold an 18-13-1 all-time advantage, this is also the fifth time that these two programs have met in the SEC Championship Game, with LSU having won three of the previous four, most recently coming in 2019.

Chasing their first SEC title since 2017, Georgia enters the 2022 SEC Championship Game with an undefeated 12-0 record, as well as 8-0 in the SEC. The defending national champions, Georgia is also ranked as the No. 1 team in the country according to the College Football Playoff rankings, as well as also coming off a 37-14 home win over in-state rival Georgia Tech.

The Bulldogs are led by the nation’s No. 1 scoring defense, one that is allowing only 11.3 PPG to opponents, as well as 270.7 yards per game. Of that group, Malaki Starks, Jamon Dumas-Johnson, and Smael Mondon Jr are the top three tacklers, while others such as Christopher Smith, Javon Bullard, Kelee Ringo, and Jalen Carter are also among the biggest names to know.

Georgia’s offense also ranks No. 12 nationally by averaging 38.2 PPG led by quarterback Stetson Bennett, as well as one of the SEC’s top running back trios in Kenny McIntosh, Daijun Edwards, and Kendall Milton. Ladd McConkey and Brock Bowers are tied for the team-lead with 46 receptions apiece, while Darnell Washington, Marcus Josemy-Jacksaint, and Kearis Jackson are also among the top receivers.

LSU is looking for their first SEC title since 2019, with the Tigers coming to Atlanta with a 9-3 overall record, one that also includes a 6-2 mark in the SEC. The Tigers are also ranked as the No. 14 team in the country according to the College Football Playoff rankings, and are coming off a 38-23 road loss at Texas A&M last week.

The Tigers defense ranks No. 33 nationally by allowing 21.5 PPG to opponents, and are led by the pass rushing duo of Harold Perkins Jr and BJ Ojulari, one that has combined for 12 sacks this year. Micah Baskerville and Greg Penn III are LSU’s top two tacklers, while Greg Brooks Jr and Jay Ward also have 50+ tackles on the year.

LSU’s offense ranks No. 39 nationally with an average of 32.5 PPG, and is led by one of the SEC’s top dual-threat quarterbacks in Jayden Daniels who has accounted for 26 total touchdowns this season. The Tigers also have four different running backs who could see time in Josh Williams, John Emery Jr, Noah Cain, and Armoni Goodwin, while Malik Nabers, Kayshon Boutte, Jaray Jenkins, Brian Thomas Jr, and Mason Taylor each make an impact in the receiving game.

Georgia vs LSU Line, Spread, Over/Under

As of Wednesday, Georgia is an 18.5-point favorite over LSU according to FanDuel, with the over/under also set at 50.5. The Bulldogs are also -1050, while LSU is +660.

Georgia vs LSU 2022 SEC Championship Game Prediction

While LSU has won a majority of the meetings between these two teams in Atlanta, this game however is Georgia’s to lose. Expect the Bulldogs to carry a lead into halftime, and for Georgia to pull away in the second half on their way to their first SEC title since 2017, as well as a No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. Prediction: Georgia 35, LSU 17

What Channel is the Georgia vs LSU Game On?

The 2022 SEC Championship Game between Georgia and LSU will be played on Saturday, December 3 from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. The game will begin at 4:00 PM ET on CBS.

Georgia vs LSU Live Stream

A live stream of the 2022 SEC Championship Game between Georgia and LSU can be found on fuboTV here.

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change