SEC Championship Odds 2026: Georgia Favored, Alabama and Texas Chase
Georgia is the favorite in the SEC championship odds at -175 to -200 across five sportsbooks, as of Monday, November 9, 2026. Alabama is next at +260 to +315, then Texas at +900 to +1000 and Tennessee at +1300 to +1700. The 2026 SEC Championship Game is Saturday, December 5, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (4:00 PM ET, ABC).
SEC championship odds at five sportsbooks
| Team | bet365 | BetMGM | Caesars | FanDuel | DraftKings | Fair % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | -190 | -185 | -200 | -175 | -190 | 56.5% |
| Alabama | +275 | +275 | +275 | +260 | +315 | 24.7% |
| Texas | +900 | +1000 | +1000 | +900 | +920 | 8.9% |
| Tennessee | +1600 | +1500 | +1300 | +1700 | +1650 | 4.9% |
| Kentucky | +5000 | +5000 | +5000 | +5000 | +4000 | 1.7% |
| Ole Miss | +5000 | +5000 | +5500 | +5500 | +2900 | 1.6% |
| LSU | +12500 | +20000 | +10000 | +12500 | +8000 | 0.7% |
| Oklahoma | +20000 | +20000 | +17500 | +17500 | +14000 | 0.5% |
| South Carolina | +25000 | +20000 | +17500 | +40000 | +13000 | 0.2% |
| Missouri | +40000 | +50000 | +35000 | +40000 | +16500 | 0.2% |
The bet365, BetMGM and Caesars prices come from VegasInsider's SEC championship board dated November 8, 2026. The FanDuel prices are from FanDuel's own SEC odds page, and the DraftKings prices are from FOX Sports' November 8 update. Lines move, so check the number before you bet.
Fair % is each team's implied probability on the FanDuel board with the sportsbook margin removed. FanDuel lists 10 teams and those prices add up to 112.6%, so each one is divided by that total.
The gaps between books are worth real money. Alabama pays +315 at DraftKings and +260 at FanDuel, and Tennessee is +1700 at FanDuel against +1300 at Caesars. Compare books on our sportsbooks page before placing a futures bet.
SEC standings and who controls the race
| Team | Conf. | Overall | Conference losses | Conference games left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 6-1 | 8-1 | Auburn 27-24 | Missouri, at South Carolina |
| Alabama | 5-2 | 7-2 | Georgia 20-17, at Tennessee 26-10 | at Vanderbilt, Auburn |
| Kentucky | 5-2 | 7-2 | Alabama 45-17, at Tennessee 34-6 | Florida, at Missouri |
| Texas | 4-2 | 7-2 | Oklahoma 27-24 (Dallas), Florida 27-24 | at LSU, Arkansas, at Texas A&M |
| Tennessee | 4-2 | 7-2 | Texas 20-17, at South Carolina 27-24 | at Texas A&M, LSU, at Vanderbilt |
Georgia controls the SEC race. Wins over Missouri and South Carolina would put the Bulldogs at 8-1 in the conference, and no other SEC team can finish better than 7-2.
Behind Georgia, the math is crowded. Alabama, Kentucky, Texas and Tennessee can all still finish 7-2, which would leave a four-way tie for the second spot in Atlanta.
The head-to-head results among those four point in a circle. Texas beat Tennessee 20-17, Tennessee beat Alabama 26-10 and Kentucky 34-6, and Alabama beat Kentucky 45-17. Texas did not play Alabama or Kentucky this season.
Georgia also beat Alabama 20-17 in Tuscaloosa on October 10. That matters if Georgia slips to 7-2 and lands in a tie with the Crimson Tide.
Remaining SEC schedule for the title contenders
| Team | Nov. 13 or 14 | Nov. 21 | Nov. 27 or 28 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia (6-1) | vs Missouri, 3:30 PM ET, ABC | at South Carolina | vs Georgia Tech (non-conference) |
| Alabama (5-2) | at Vanderbilt | vs Chattanooga (non-conference) | vs Auburn |
| Kentucky (5-2) | vs Florida | at Missouri | vs Louisville (non-conference) |
| Texas (4-2) | at LSU, 7:30 PM ET, ABC | vs Arkansas | at Texas A&M, Friday, Nov. 27, 7:30 PM ET, ABC |
| Tennessee (4-2) | at Texas A&M | vs LSU | at Vanderbilt |
Texas and Tennessee have three SEC games left, one more than Georgia, Alabama and Kentucky. Texas has the hardest road, with trips to LSU and Texas A&M.
Saturday, November 14 is the first sorting day. The lines for Missouri at Georgia, Texas at LSU and Alabama at Vanderbilt are in our college football Week 11 preview, and our free plays are posted on the free picks page.
SEC title contenders, team by team
Georgia (-175 to -200)
Georgia is 8-1 overall and 6-1 in the SEC. The Bulldogs' one loss was 27-24 to Auburn on October 17, and they answered with wins over Florida (27-8) and Ole Miss (42-7).
At -175, a bettor risks $175 to win $100 on Georgia winning the SEC Championship Game. That price covers two steps: reaching Atlanta and then winning there.
Alabama (+260 to +315)
Alabama is 7-2 overall and 5-2 in the SEC after a 31-13 win at LSU on November 7. The Crimson Tide lost to Georgia and Tennessee, so they need to win out and get help in a tiebreaker.
Alabama has two SEC games left, at Vanderbilt and home against Auburn. Vanderbilt is 1-5 in the conference and Auburn is 3-4.
Texas (+900 to +1000)
Texas is 7-2 overall and 4-2 in the SEC. The Longhorns beat Tennessee, Ole Miss and Missouri and lost by three points each to Oklahoma and Florida.
Texas has not played Georgia, Alabama or Kentucky. Its win over Tennessee is the one head-to-head result it holds over another contender.
Tennessee (+1300 to +1700)
Tennessee is 7-2 overall and 4-2 in the SEC after beating Kentucky 34-6 on November 7. The Volunteers hold wins over Alabama and Kentucky and a loss to Texas.
Tennessee is the widest price on the board. Caesars has the Volunteers at +1300 and FanDuel has them at +1700.
Kentucky (+4000 to +5000)
Kentucky is 7-2 overall and 5-2 in the SEC, level with Alabama in the standings. The Wildcats lost to both Alabama and Tennessee, which is why they sit far behind both teams in the odds.
How the SEC championship odds have moved
| Team | Opened | Now |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | +290 | -175 to -200 |
| Texas | +330 | +900 to +1000 |
| Alabama | +800 | +260 to +315 |
| Tennessee | +1800 | +1300 to +1700 |
| Kentucky | +12500 | +4000 to +5000 |
Georgia opened at +290 and is now an odds-on favorite. Texas opened as the second choice at +330 and has drifted to +900 or longer after two SEC losses.
Alabama has gone the other way, from +800 at the open to +260 to +315. Kentucky opened at +12500, the same price as Mississippi State.
How the SEC Championship Game works
The SEC has 16 teams and no divisions. Each team plays nine conference games, and the two teams with the best conference winning percentage meet in Atlanta.
Ties are broken by head-to-head results first, then by record against common conference opponents. Georgia beat Alabama 28-7 in the 2025 SEC Championship Game.
The SEC champion earns an automatic bid to the 12-team College Football Playoff. Our CFP predictions page shows where the market seeds the field, and our guide to futures bets explains how these prices work.
A futures ticket ties up your money until December 5. Exchanges handle that differently: Kalshi lets you sell out of a position before the game ends.
No lean on the SEC board as of Monday, November 9, 2026. Georgia's fair price on the FanDuel board is 56.5%, and the Bulldogs still have to win two SEC games and then a title game against a team that survives a four-team scramble.
The better time to act is after Saturday, when Texas at LSU and Missouri at Georgia thin the field. Our handicapped plays are on premium picks, and our free plays are on free picks.
This read is free editorial analysis and is not counted in our official win/loss record.