Georgia vs. LSU: SEC Championship Game preview, prediction

Georgia is looking to protect its undefeated record and No. 1 national ranking against LSU on Saturday. It's the school's fifth trip to the SEC Championship Game in the last six years. LSU had an outside shot at the College Football Playoff coming into this game, but a shocking upset against an unranked Texas A&M in their finale handed the Tigers a third loss and dropped them from playoff contention.

Georgia and LSU are going to play for the SEC Championship Game.

Georgia is 17.5 points favorites against LSU.

Georgia has an 83.0 percent chance to win the game. LSU has a 17.5 percent shot to pull off the upset. Georgia is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games after allowing under 275 yards in the previous game, while LSU is 6-1 against the spread in December.

Georgia and LSU are playing in the SEC Championship Game. Jayden Daniels will play despite having an ankle injury. He is the second-leading rusher among quarterbacks nationally with 824 rushing yards.

Georgia is the favorite in the SEC Championship Game. Georgia has a history of scoring a lot in early games. LSU has the worst defense in first quarter.

Georgia's backs have eclipsed 200 yards rushing in six games and their backs combine for 21 touchdowns. LSU's front allowed over 200 rushing yards in its two losses to SEC competition against Tennessee and Texas A&M.

Georgia is 55-1 when scoring 30-plus points under Kirby Smart. LSU has won 13 straight games when it scores 30 or more points. Georgia is No. 1 in scoring defense allowing 11.3 points per game. The Bulldogs are 3rd in the nation with 35 rushing touchdowns.

Georgia has the power, variety and protection to open running lanes and maintain possession on the ground. LSU has some key pieces moving behind the line, including freshman linebacker Harold Perkins, who has 6.5 sacks this year. Georgia hasn't allowed a sack in the last five straight games and surrendered just seven all season.

Georgia and LSU are playing in the SEC Championship Game.