The No. 12 Georgia Bulldogs will host the No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers in a do-or-die matchup.

The Bulldogs’ playoff hopes are on the line, and we can take advantage of their urgency.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck has sputtered the past two games, throwing three interceptions in a win against Florida and then throwing another interception while averaging just 6 yards per completion in a loss to Ole Miss.

Beck’s struggles have put this Georgia offense in doubt, and the Bulldogs won’t get a break against this Volunteers defense.

Tennessee ranks fifth in EPA per dropback and first in EPA per rush allowed.

If Beck can’t get into a rhythm early, Tennessee will force Georgia off the field repeatedly, as the Vols are also ranked third and fourth with a lower success rate.

However, the Bulldogs can stay in this game because of the play of their defense.

The Volunteers run the ball at the ninth-fastest rate in the country, feeding star running back Dylan Sampson.

Sampson has run over all opposing defenses this season, rushing for 100 or more yards in all but one game.

His dominance has also shown up on the scoreboard in the form of 20 rushing touchdowns.

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But if there’s one thing we can count on, Kirby Smart’s defense will be prepared to stop Sampson.

Georgia ranks seventh in rush success allowed, with opposing ball carriers maintaining just 3.4 yards per carry.

Expect this game to be a rock battle early and take the first half Under.

The game: Georgia-Tennessee first half Under 24 (-115, bet365).