How many SEC teams can make the 2019 College Football Playoff?

If No. 1 LSU beats No. 4 Georgia to claim the SEC championship in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, then one. But if the Bulldogs manage to pull off the upset, it's plausible they move up a spot while the Tigers drop to No. 4, setting up the second Playoff in three seasons with two teams from the Southeastern Conference.

It's a battle of strengths as LSU's high-octane offense takes on Georgia's choking defense. The Tigers enter this game without a single blemish to their record, while the Bulldogs come in with a doozy against South Carolina. None of that will matter to the victor on Saturday, however.

Here's everything to know about betting on LSU vs. Georgia, including updated odds, trends and our prediction for the 2019 SEC championship game.

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LSU vs. Georgia odds for SEC championship game

Spread: LSU -7

LSU -7 Point total: 54

54 Moneyline: LSU -260, Georgia +220

LSU is a 7-point favorite, according to Sports Insider.

LSU vs. Georgia all-time series

LSU holds a 17-13-1 edge over Georgia, including a 6-5 advantage when meeting as ranked teams and a 2-1 advantage in the SEC championship game. LSU coach Ed Orgeron is 1-0 vs. Georgia's Kirby Smart.

Three trends to know

— Georgia is 6-2 against the spread as the underdog since Smart took over in 2016.

— LSU is 4-1 in its SEC championship game appearances, including 2-1 against Georgia. The Bulldogs are 3-4 in their appearances.

— The SEC West has won nine of the last 10 SEC championship games. The only SEC East winner during that span was Georgia in 2017, which beat Auburn 28-7 to earn a trip to the Playoff.

MORE: A complete guide to conference championship weekend

Three things to watch

Georgia's pass defense

Joe Burrow enters Saturday's game as the national leader in completion percentage (78.3) and No. 2 quarterback in passing yards (4,366), passing touchdowns (44) and quarterback rating (203.0). He'll go up against a Georgia pass defense that ranks 15th nationally by surrendering an average of 186 yards through the air. The Bulldogs have only surrendered 11 passing touchdowns in 2019, but have just six interceptions all season. They'll likely need one or two takeaways to win on Saturday.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Edwards-Helaire has averaged 137.2 rushing yards per game in his last five outings, but will face a Georgia defense that has allowed just 71 rushing yards per game and only one rushing score all season. It will be important for the Tigers to get Edwards-Helaire involved in the game plan to keep Georgia's defense from keying in too heavily on Burrow and his talented receivers. Look for him to catch passes out of the backfield, too.

Jake Fromm's efficiency

The Tigers' defense pulled down a timely interception against each of their three toughest opponents in Florida, Auburn and Alabama this season. Fromm, meanwhile, has thrown 12 touchdowns and zero interceptions since that disastrous Oct. 12 loss to South Carolina (one score, three picks). He won't be able to match Burrow's high-volume passing, but he can make up for that with a mistake-free outing to give Georgia a chance to win late.

Stat that matters

LSU has both the nation's second-best total offense (560.4 yards per game) and scoring offense (48.7). The Bulldogs rank fourth nationally in total defense (257.0 ypg) and second in scoring defense (10.4). Something has to give, though it's worth noting Georgia hasn't played an offense nearly as talented as LSU's all season. The closest equivalent the Bulldogs have faced is Notre Dame, which puts up 429.2 yards and 37.1 points per game (ranking 47th and 14th, respectively). Conversely, LSU has faced three top-25 defenses in Florida, Alabama and Auburn, averaging 37 points per game in those victories.

LSU vs. Georgia prediction

Both teams come out with high emotions, and it shows with some early miscues. Georgia scores the first touchdown with a grind-it-out approach on offense, but LSU jumps back on top with several big plays. The Tigers enter halftime with a narrow lead before pulling away in the second half. Fromm attempts to rally a late comeback, but LSU's offense seals it with a game-clinching first down to burn out the clock.

Final score: LSU 30, Georgia 23