The Georgia Bulldogs and the Kentucky Wildcats meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the Rupp Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Kentucky vs Georgia Prediction.
Georgia Bulldogs Recap
The Georgia Bulldogs come into this game looking to shake off a 94-78 loss to Oklahoma last time out to sit at 17-8 this season. After this game, Georgia will head home for a game against Texas.
Bulldogs Drop 5 Of Last 6
Jeremiah Wilkinson leads the Bulldogs in scoring with 17.1 PPG while Blue Cain has 13.6 PPG with 5.3 RPG and Marcus Millender has 3.7 APG to lead Georgia in assists along with 12 PPG. Kanon Catchings has 10.8 PPG with 4.9 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Georgia so far this season. Somtochukwu Cyril has 9.5 PPG with 5.5 RPG to lead Georgia in rebounding. Jordan Ross has 7.1 PPG with 2.8 RPG as well this season. As a team, Georgia is averaging 90.3 PPG on 46.6% shooting from the field, 31.7% from three and 74.7% from the foul line so far this season.
Why the Georgia Bulldogs will win
- Georgia has won 21 of its last 26 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Kentucky Wildcats Recap
The Kentucky Wildcats come into this game looking to shake off their 92-83 loss at the hands of Florida last time out to sit at 17-8 this season. After this game, Kentucky will head on the road for a game against Auburn.
Wildcats Have Three-Game Win Streak Snapped
Otega Oweh leads the Wildcats in scoring with 17 PPG along with 4.4 RPG and 2.5 APG while Denzel Aberdeen has 12.5 PPG with 2.4 RPG and a team-high 3.2 APG to lead Kentucky in assists as the only other double-digit scorer for Kentucky so far this season. Collin Chandler has 9.7 PPG with 3 RPG and 2.2 APG while Malachi Moreno has 8.5 PPG with a team-high 6.4 RPG and Mouhamed Diabate has 8.4 PPG with 5.4 RPG this season. As a team, Kentucky is averaging 81.6 PPG on 47% shooting from the field, 34.9% from three and 72.4% from the foul line this season.
Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win
- Kentucky has won 19 of its last 20 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Georgia has lost five of its last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Fifteen of Kentucky’s last 16 Tuesday home games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 161 or fewer points.
- Thirteen of Georgia’s last 15 road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
Kentucky vs Georgia Prediction
I’m on the over here. I just think this game is going to be a bit of a fast-paced track meet with not much defense being played on either side. The Bulldogs have been getting torched defensively as of late, but Kentucky’s been prone to giving up some points as well, and I think the over ends up cashing here. Give me the over.