College football score predictions: Expert picks against the spread for Week 12 SEC games

It's officially "cupcake week" in the SEC.

Aside from just three conference games in Week 12 of the college football schedule, the rest of the SEC will play either a Group of Five or FCS opponent. That includes Alabama, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Texas A&M, Auburn, Arkansas and LSU.

What about the rest of the SEC? No. 1 Georgia travels to take on No. 18 Tennessee in a game that no longer affects the outcome of the SEC East division; Florida travels to take on a No. 9 Missouri team looking for its first double-digit win season since 2014; and a 6-4 Kentucky team that started 5-0 is looking to finish the season strong vs. South Carolina, which at 4-6 is still in search of bowl eligibility.

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Before we get to picks, here's a look at how our experts have done so far this season, including against the spread. Experts are ranked, in order, by overall record; straight-up record from the previous week's games; record against the spread; and record against the spread from the previous week's games.

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No. 1 Georgia (-10.5) at No. 18 Tennessee

• Kevin Brockway, The Gainesville Sun: Georgia wins 30-17 and covers the spread

• Emily Adams, Greenville News: Georgia wins 35-20 and covers the spread

• Richard Silva, The Montgomery Advertiser: Georgia wins 38-27 and covers the spread

• Calum McAndrew, Columbia Daily Tribune: Georgia wins 42-14 and covers the spread

• Ryan Black, The Courier Journal: Georgia wins 27-10 and covers the spread

• Jackson Fuller, Southwest Times Record: Georgia wins 38-20 and covers the spread

• Stefan Krajisnik, Clarion Ledger: Georgia wins 35-17 and covers the spread

• Aria Gerson, Tennessean: Georgia wins 31-13 and covers the spread

• Adam Sparks, Knoxville News Sentinel: Georgia wins 38-20 and covers the spread

• David Eckert, Clarion Ledger: Georgia wins 41-17 and covers the spread

• Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald: Georgia wins 37-20 and covers the spread

• Koki Riley, The Daily Advertiser: Georgia wins 38-17 and covers the spread

• Nick Kelly, Tuscaloosa News: Georgia wins 42-20 and covers the spread

Florida at No. 9 Missouri (-11)

• Kevin Brockway, The Gainesville Sun: Missouri wins 38-24 and covers the spread

• Emily Adams, Greenville News: Missouri wins 34-24 but does not cover the spread

• Richard Silva, The Montgomery Advertiser: Missouri wins 35-20 and covers the spread

• Calum McAndrew, Columbia Daily Tribune: Missouri wins 28-14 and covers the spread

• Ryan Black, The Courier Journal: Missouri wins 35-14 and covers the spread

• Jackson Fuller, Southwest Times Record: Missouri wins 30-21 but doesn't cover the spread

• Stefan Krajisnik, Clarion Ledger: Missouri wins 30-23 but does not cover the spread

• Aria Gerson, Tennessean: Missouri wins 38-20 and covers the spread

• Adam Sparks, Knoxville News Sentinel: Missouri wins 31-21 but doesn't cover the spread

• David Eckert, Clarion Ledger: Missouri wins 38-28 but doesn't cover the spread

• Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald: Missouri wins 34-24 but doesn't cover the spread

• Koki Riley, The Daily Advertiser: Missouri wins 42-20 and covers the spread

• Nick Kelly, Tuscaloosa News: Missouri wins 35-17 and covers the spread

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Kentucky (-1.5) at South Carolina

• Kevin Brockway, The Gainesville Sun: South Carolina wins 35-30 in an upset

• Emily Adams, Greenville News: Kentucky wins 31-30 and does not cover the spread

• Richard Silva, The Montgomery Advertiser: South Carolina wins 27-24 in an upset

• Calum McAndrew, Columbia Daily Tribune: Kentucky wins 35-14 and covers the spread

• Ryan Black, The Courier Journal: Kentucky wins 28-27 and does not cover the spread

• Jackson Fuller, Southwest Times Record: Kentucky wins 27-21 and covers the spread

• Stefan Krajisnik, Clarion Ledger: South Carolina wins 28-25 in an upset

• Aria Gerson, Tennessean: Kentucky wins 24-17 and covers the spread

• Adam Sparks, Knoxville News Sentinel: South Carolina wins 24-21 in an upset

• David Eckert, Clarion Ledger: South Carolina wins 35-31 in an upset

• Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald: South Carolina wins 27-21 in an upset

• Koki Riley, The Daily Advertiser: Kentucky wins 33-30 and covers the spread

• Nick Kelly, Tuscaloosa News: Kentucky wins 27-20 and covers the spread

Chattanooga vs. No. 8 Alabama (N/A)

• Kevin Brockway, The Gainesville Sun: Alabama wins 45-3

• Emily Adams, Greenville News: Alabama wins 49-10

• Richard Silva, The Montgomery Advertiser: Alabama wins 49-0

• Calum McAndrew, Columbia Daily Tribune: Alabama wins 49-3

• Ryan Black, The Courier Journal: Alabama wins 55-10

• Jackson Fuller, Southwest Times Record: Alabama wins 52-6

• Stefan Krajisnik, Clarion Ledger: Alabama wins 63-7

• Aria Gerson, Tennessean: Alabama wins 56-3

• Adam Sparks, Knoxville News Sentinel: Alabama wins 52-7

• David Eckert, Clarion Ledger: Alabama wins 55-3

• Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald:

• Koki Riley, The Daily Advertiser: Alabama wins 49-7

• Nick Kelly, Tuscaloosa News: Alabama wins 52-3

Louisiana-Monroe at No. 13 Ole Miss (-37.5)

• Kevin Brockway, The Gainesville Sun: Ole Miss wins 56-10 and covers the spread

• Emily Adams, Greenville News: Ole Miss wins 52-13 and covers the spread

• Richard Silva, The Montgomery Advertiser: Ole Miss wins 52-10 and covers the spread

• Calum McAndrew, Columbia Daily Tribune: Ole Miss wins 63-7 and covers the spread

• Ryan Black, The Courier Journal: Ole Miss wins 59-6 and covers the spread

• Jackson Fuller, Southwest Times Record: Ole Miss wins 59-10 and covers the spread

• Stefan Krajisnik, Clarion Ledger: Ole Miss wins 42-14 but does not cover the spread

• Aria Gerson, Tennessean: Ole Miss wins 55-10 and covers the spread

• Adam Sparks, Knoxville News Sentinel: Ole Miss wins 52-17 but doesn't cover the spread

• David Eckert, Clarion Ledger: Ole Miss wins 56-10 and covers the spread

• Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald: Ole Miss wins 52-10 and covers the spread

• Koki Riley, The Daily Advertiser: Ole Miss wins 50-14 but doesn't cover the spread

• Nick Kelly, Tuscaloosa News: Ole Miss wins 55-17 and covers the spread

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Southern Miss at Mississippi State (-13.5)

• Kevin Brockway, The Gainesville Sun: Mississippi State wins 30-13 and covers the spread

• Emily Adams, Greenville News: Mississippi State wins 28-14 and covers the spread

• Richard Silva, The Montgomery Advertiser: Mississippi State wins 31-14 and covers the spread

• Calum McAndrew, Columbia Daily Tribune: Mississippi State wins 35-7 and covers the spread

• Ryan Black, The Courier Journal: Mississippi State wins 28-7 and covers the spread

• Jackson Fuller, Southwest Times Record: Mississippi State wins 27-13 and covers the spread

• Stefan Krajisnik, Clarion Ledger: Mississippi State wins 24-14 but doesn't cover the spread

• Aria Gerson, Tennessean: Mississippi State wins 28-10 and covers the spread

• Adam Sparks, Knoxville News Sentinel: Mississippi State wins 34-17 and covers the spread

• David Eckert, Clarion Ledger: Southern Miss wins 28-24 in an upset

• Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald: Mississippi State wins 28-13 and covers the spread

• Koki Riley, The Daily Advertiser: Mississippi State wins 31-10 and covers the spread

• Nick Kelly, Tuscaloosa News: Mississippi State wins 24-10 and covers the spread

Abilene Christian at Texas A&M (N/A)

• Kevin Brockway, The Gainesville Sun: Texas A&M wins 49-7

• Emily Adams, Greenville News: Texas A&M wins 52-7

• Richard Silva, The Montgomery Advertiser: Texas A&M wins 45-7

• Calum McAndrew, Columbia Daily Tribune: Texas A&M wins 49-7

• Ryan Black, The Courier Journal: Texas A&M wins 42-3

• Jackson Fuller, Southwest Times Record: Texas A&M wins 45-3

• Stefan Krajisnik, Clarion Ledger: Texas A&M wins 49-3

• Aria Gerson, Tennessean: Texas A&M wins 38-0

• Adam Sparks, Knoxville News Sentinel: Texas A&M wins 49-10

• David Eckert, Clarion Ledger: Texas A&M wins 40-3

• Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald:

• Koki Riley, The Daily Advertiser: Texas A&M wins 42-7

• Nick Kelly, Tuscaloosa News: Texas A&M wins 45-10

New Mexico State at Auburn (-23.5)

• Kevin Brockway, The Gainesville Sun: Auburn wins 30-10 and covers the spread

• Emily Adams, Greenville News: Auburn wins 34-20 but does not cover the spread

• Richard Silva, The Montgomery Advertiser: Auburn wins 34-13 but does not cover the spread

• Calum McAndrew, Columbia Daily Tribune: Auburn wins 42-14 and covers the spread

• Ryan Black, The Courier Journal: Auburn wins 41-14 and covers the spread

• Jackson Fuller, Southwest Times Record: Auburn wins 38-10 and covers the spread

• Stefan Krajisnik, Clarion Ledger: Auburn wins 35-10 and covers the spread

• Aria Gerson, Tennessean: Auburn wins 35-13 but does not cover the spread

• Adam Sparks, Knoxville News Sentinel: Auburn wins 38-17 but doesn't cover the spread

• David Eckert, Clarion Ledger: Auburn wins 37-13 and covers the spread

• Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald: Auburn wins 35-14, but doesn't cover the spread

• Koki Riley, The Daily Advertiser: Auburns wins 33-14 but doesn't cover the spread

• Nick Kelly, Tuscaloosa News: Auburn wins 35-10 and covers the spread

Florida International at Arkansas (-29.5)

• Kevin Brockway, The Gainesville Sun: Arkansas wins 38-3 and covers the spread

• Emily Adams, Greenville News: Arkansas wins 31-20 but does not cover the spread

• Richard Silva, The Montgomery Advertiser: Arkansas wins 35-10 but does not cover the spread

• Calum McAndrew, Columbia Daily Tribune: Arkansas wins 35-7 but does not cover the spread

• Ryan Black, The Courier Journal: Arkansas wins 24-10 but does not cover the spread

• Jackson Fuller, Southwest Times Record: Arkansas wins 27-10 but does not cover the spread

• Stefan Krajisnik, Clarion Ledger: Arkansas wins 35-10 but does not cover the spread

• Aria Gerson, Tennessean: Arkansas wins 38-10 but does not cover the spread

• Adam Sparks, Knoxville News Sentinel: Arkansas wins 35-14 but doesn't cover the spread

• David Eckert, Clarion Ledger: Arkansas wins 41-10 and covers the spread

• Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald: Arkansas wins 45-13 and covers the spread

• Koki Riley, The Daily Advertiser: Arkansas wins 38-17 but doesn't cover the spread

• Nick Kelly, Tuscaloosa News: Arkansas wins 40-21 but doesn't cover the spread

Georgia State at No. 15 LSU (-30.5)

• Kevin Brockway, The Gainesville Sun: LSU wins 52-10 and covers the spread

• Emily Adams, Greenville News: LSU wins 55-20 and covers the spread

• Richard Silva, The Montgomery Advertiser: LSU wins 54-10 and covers the spread

• Calum McAndrew, Columbia Daily Tribune: LSU wins 49-10 and covers the spread

• Ryan Black, The Courier Journal: LSU wins 62-14 and covers the spread

• Jackson Fuller, Southwest Times Record: LSU wins 59-7 and covers the spread

• Stefan Krajisnik, Clarion Ledger: LSU wins 49-14 and covers the spread

• Aria Gerson, Tennessean: LSU wins 55-17 and covers the spread

• Adam Sparks, Knoxville News Sentinel: LSU wins 52-21 and covers the spread

• David Eckert, Clarion Ledger: LSU wins 55-21 and covers the spread

• Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald: LSU wins 63-16 and covers the spread

• Koki Riley, The Daily Advertiser: LSU wins 56-10 and covers the spread

• Nick Kelly, Tuscaloosa News: LSU wins 55-10 and covers the spread

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