The Kentucky Wildcats and the Georgia Bulldogs meet Saturday in college football action from Sanford Stadium. Kentucky is fresh off a matchup versus Florida over the weekend. The Wildcats went on to win big in a thrilling upset. As for Georgia, they last played versus Auburn back on Saturday. IN that one the Bulldogs powered out a one-score win. Check back all season long for free college football picks at Sports Chat Place.

Kentucky Wildcats 

Kentucky got off to a nice start in their first four games, taking some decisive wins. First came a 44-14 win over Ball State, then a 28-17 win over Eastern Kentucky. The Wildcats would then blow out Akron 35-3 before a 45-28 win over Vanderbilt to move to 4-0 on the year. Kentucky RB Re’Mahn Davis posted 78 yards and a pair of scores in the win over the Commodores. 

On Saturday against Florida, the Wildcats started strong with 16 first-quarter points. Kentucky scored 17 more from there in an excellent 33-14 win. QB Devin Leary threw for just 69 yards and a TD, but Davis was the real star. He ran for a whopping 280 yards and three scores off 26 carries to pace the offense. 

Kentucky Wildcats Team Facts

The favorite has won each of Kentucky’s last eight games.
Kentucky has covered the spread in nine of its last 10 October games against AP-ranked teams.
Each of Kentucky’s last nine October games against AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Georgia Bulldogs 

Over on the Georgia side, they opened up the year on a tear—pretty much like everyone expected. The Bulldogs destroyed TN-Martin 48-7 and Ball State 45-3 in their first pair before a relatively close game 24-14 versus South Carolina. Game four was against UAB and another blowout for the Bulldogs 49-21. 

In the Auburn game, Georgia was in trouble after the first quarter and facing a 10-0 deficit. The Bulldogs regrouped quickly however and eventually won 27-20. Carson Beck posted 313 yards with a TD and a pick, while Daijun Edwards led the rush on 76 yards and two scores. Brock Bowers caught eight balls for 157 yards and a score. 

Georgia Bulldogs Team Facts

Georgia has won each of its last 22 games.
The underdog has covered the spread in each of the last four games between Kentucky and Georgia.
Georgia has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents at Sanford Stadium.
Georgia has won the first quarter in six of its last eight games against conference opponents.
Eight of Georgia’s last nine games against AP-ranked teams at Sanford Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

Georgia ranked 1st among FBS teams for H1 win percentage last season (.867).
Georgia ranked 2nd among FBS teams for Q2 win percentage last season (.800).
Kentucky ranked 10th among FBS teams for H2 points allowed per game last season (8.2).
Kentucky ranked T12th among FBS teams for Q3 win percentage last season (.615).

ANDREW’S FREE PICK 

I may take a stab on Kentucky here. This should be a pretty interesting matchup regardless. The Wildcats are riding high after the big win over Florida, and it’s no secret how they did it. Kentucky posted a whopping 329 rushing yards, 7.1 yards per play and zero turnovers. On defense the Wildcats held Florida to just 69 rushing yards (and 244 passing) with 15 first downs. Florida was out of sorts on 10 penalties as well. 

Considering Kentucky’s big rushing performance, it’s enticing to think that they could find some success on the ground versus Georgia. The Bulldogs gave up 219 rushing yards to Auburn, but their saving grace was the third-down performance. Auburn converted just two of 12 third-down tries. I have to think that Georgia will be prepared for a Kentucky ground attack this week, so you could certainly make a case for the Bulldogs. Should be a fun one to watch.