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Tuesday, November 21, 2006
What are the odds?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The surprising fact that the oddsmakers have made Georgia a 2-point favorite Saturday over the Jackets appears to indicate one or both of the following:
a) On top of the fact that the game is in Athens, the folks setting the odds think the Dawgs’ showing against Auburn was impressive enough to counter their dismal play earlier against Vandy and Kentucky.
b) The oddsmakers aren’t that impressed with the Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division champions and so have picked an unranked Georgia team that lost to Vandy and Kentucky to beat the Jackets (if only by 2 points).
Of course, the oddsmakers picked Auburn by 14 over Georgia, too.
Still, it’s an interesting commentary on how the two programs are viewed. …
