Georgia Bulldogs (2-0) vs. Kentucky Wildcats (1-1)
September 14, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Kentucky Wildcats +24 / Georgia Bulldogs -24; Over/Under: +45.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Kentucky vs Georgia prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 14th at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 3 matchup.
Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats are 1-1 this season after they lost to South Carolina by a score of 31-6 in their last game. Kentucky cut the deficit to 10-6 at halftime, but they were outscored 21-0 in the second half for the bad loss. The Wildcats were outgained by a total of 252-183, turned the ball over two times, and went 3-14 on third down in the game. Brock Vandagriff threw for just 30 yards and one interception, while Demie Sumo-Karngbaye rushed for 70 yards on 17 carries.
Kentucky defeated Southern Miss by a score of 31-0 in their first game, which was shortened due to bad weather. The Kentucky offense has scored 18.5 points per game with 106.5 passing yards and 143.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 15.5 points per game this season. The Wildcats have gone 31.6% on third down and 0-2 on fourth down through two games. Brock Vandagriff has completed 53.6% of his passes for 199 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Demie Sumo-Karngbaye has rushed for 129 yards and one score.
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs are 2-0 this year after they defeated Tennessee Tech by a score of 48-3 in their last game. Georgia led 24-0 at the half and they were able to coast to the victory, but did lose the shutout as time expired. The Bulldogs outgained Tennessee Tech by a total of 498-134, forced one turnover, and went 4-9 on third down in the win. Carson Beck threw for 242 yards and five touchdowns, while Trevor Etienne added 78 rushing yards on five carries.
Georgia defeated Clemson by a score of 34-3 in their first game of the season and really dominated the second half in the win. The Georgia offense has scored 41 points per game with 305 passing yards and 167.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 3.0 points per game this season. The Bulldogs have gone 40% on third down and 1-2 on fourth down through two games. Carson Beck has completed 70.7% of his passes for 520 yards and seven touchdowns, while Arian Smith has caught nine passes for 129 yards and one score.
Kentucky vs Georgia Prediction
Georgia rolls into this game looking to make another statement, but they will be on the road in this matchup. Kentucky played pretty poorly against South Carolina last week and their passing game has been bad in the first two games. Kentucky will probably play better in this game, but you aren’t going to hang with Georgia if you are relying on the rushing attack. The Bulldogs are way better than the Wildcats and I could see Georgia winning this game by 30+ points. Take UGA here.
