STARKVILLE, Miss. (Interstat) — A clash of Bulldogs is set for Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday as Georgia visits Mississippi State in a key Southeastern Conference matchup.

Georgia (7-1) enters riding a four-game winning streak, most recently edging Florida 24-20 behind quarterback Gunner Stockton, who threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns. Mississippi State (5-4) is coming off a 38-35 road victory against Arkansas.

Despite Georgia’s higher ranking and superior record, Mississippi State has been installed as a 9.5-point favorite by oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 57.5 points. A projection from Interstat, however, forecasts a tighter contest, predicting a 26-22 Georgia victory.

The game features a contrast in styles. Georgia boasts a balanced offensive attack, with running backs Chauncey Bowens and Nate Frazier providing a potent ground game to complement Stockton. Mississippi State’s offense, led by quarterback Blake Shapen, is looking to build momentum after a shootout win in Fayetteville.

Georgia’s lone loss this season was a 24-21 defeat to Alabama in late September. Mississippi State has shown resilience, with three of its four losses coming in overtime or by a single score. The home team will look to leverage its favored status and home-field advantage to secure a season-defining win.