Joel Klatt predicts winner, score of Georgia-Georgia Tech game

The No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs (10-1, 7-1 in SEC) head into a highly-anticipated chapter of "Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate" against the No. 19 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. This game is considered a trap game for Georgia, with many considering Georgia Tech a worthy underdog against the Bulldogs. Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt predicted the outcome and score of the game on his YouTube channel.

Klatt believes there's everything on the line for the Georgia Bulldogs. "If Georgia loses this game, they could lose out on a bye," Klatt said, "They could also still make the SEC championship game with a win if either Alabama or Texas A&M lose...let's not forget that they played that incredibly difficult, multiple overtime game against Georgia Tech last year!"

However, he believes the momentum's towards Georgia. They've been playing much better in the past month. "They seem to be coming around and playing their best football at the right time for Kirby Smart." Through the month of November, Georgia has a +81 point differential, with blowout wins against Mississippi State, Texas, and Charlotte.

Klatt is concerned about Georgia Tech's defense and downward momentum. "Tech has lost two of their last three, and their defense has been really bad," Klatt said. "The only win was a last second win over Boston College (1-10)...the Tech defense is allowing 41 points over the last three games. That's not good."

As a result, Klatt predicts Georgia will not only win, but cover. He believes the Georgia Bulldogs win 35-21, and since Georgia is 13-point favorites, that would cover the spread. Georgia would finish their season 11-1, which is great position for a bye, even if they don't make the SEC championship. Georgia Tech would finish their season 9-3, with a disappointing thud after the 8-0 start to the season had the Yellow Jackets gunning for the ACC Championship.

This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Joel Klatt predicts winner and score of Georgia-Georgia Tech game