In this article, we will formulate a Kentucky vs Georgia State Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, November 29th, at Rupp Arena.
Strong Start for Kentucky
Kentucky has had a strong start, and they looked good again in the last game. Kentucky faced off against Western Kentucky, and they scored 87 points on the way to the victory. Forward Andrew Carr had a strong game, putting up 18 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Four different players put up at least 14 points. Kentucky shot 40.3 percent from the field and 27.6 percent from behind the three-point line. Kentucky on the season is averaging 95.3 points while their defense is giving up 66.8 points per game. Kentucky’s offense is ranked 1st in all of college basketball while the defense is ranked 90th in the league.
Why Kentucky Will Beat Georgia State
- Kentucky has won 29 of its last 30 night games against non-conference opponents at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
- Georgia State has lost each of its last eight games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Georgia State has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against AP-ranked opponents.
Can Georgia State Keep it Close?
Georgia State has been up and down this season, but they are coming off a victory in the last game. Georgia State scored 74 points against Tulsa and they were able to secure the three-point victory. There were four different players that put in at least 10 points. Zarique Nuttger had a strong game putting up 22 points, one rebound, and one assist. Georgia State is averaging 75.3 points while their defense is giving up 66.8 points per game. Zarique Nutter is averaging 17.2 points while shooting 43.6 percent from the field. In this game, the offense is going to need to get out to a fast start.
Kentucky vs Georgia State Prediction
Georgia State is coming off a win, but they have been inconsistent, and they are going to find success again in this game. Georgia State is averaging 75.3 points, but against Kentucky, the offense is not going to be good. The Kentucky offense is averaging 95.3 points, and they are going to go over that number here. Kentucky is going to cruise. Back Kentucky to win this game and cover the spread.