Georgia Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In this college basketball matchup, two teams will face off in Kentucky in search of a much-needed victory. Georgia recently secured a 74-69 road win against South Carolina, defying the odds as a 6.5-point underdog. Meanwhile, Kentucky emerged victorious against Mississippi State with a 90-77 home win, covering the spread as a 6.5-point favorite. The Wildcats have historically dominated this series, holding a significant 114-23 advantage. However, in their last encounter on February 11, 2023, the Bulldogs pulled off a surprising 75-68 upset at home. Kentucky is currently favored to win with an opening line of -12, which has since shifted to Kentucky -13.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulldogs +538 | Wildcats -785

Spread: Bulldogs +13 (-110) | Wildcats -13 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 163 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kentucky will win straight-up is 89%.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia's basketball team bounced back from a tough loss to Tennessee by securing a win against South Carolina, solidifying their 11th win in their last 12 games. This victory brings their overall season record to 13-4 and places them in a tie for third in the SEC with a 3-1 conference mark. Despite initially trailing by six points in the first half and going into halftime down by one, the Bulldogs rallied in the second half, going on a 19-3 run to take a seven-point lead and maintaining their advantage until the end. They shot 37.7% from the field and made three of 13 three-point attempts. However, they excelled at free throws, making 25 out of 32 attempts, and controlled the rebounding with a 45-36 advantage. Silas Demary Jr. was the standout player, contributing 15 points and seven rebounds. Overall this season, the Bulldogs have shown a solid performance both on offense and defense. They average 75.5 points per game, ranking 165th in the nation in scoring offense. Their rebounding is above average at 38.1 boards per game, along with 12.6 assists per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 70 points per game, placing them 135th in scoring defense. Jabri Abdur-Rahim leads the team in scoring with an average of 12.8 points per game, and there are other solid secondary scoring options like Noah Thomasson, RJ Melendez, and Justin Hill. The Bulldogs have a diverse rotation with key players such as Silas Demary Jr., Blue Cain, Russel Tchewa, Jalen DeLoach, Frank Anselem-Ibe, RJ Sunahara, and Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe. In terms of shooting percentages, Georgia shoots 42.3% from the field and averages 8.4 three-pointers per game on 35.2% shooting. Their free throw percentage is 71.4%. In terms of rankings, they are 158th in offense, 140th in defense, and 31st overall. Their field goal percentage ranks 289th, while their free throw percentage ranks 179th. They perform better in three-point shooting, ranking 119th. Rebounding-wise, they average 38.12 rebounds per game, ranked 92nd. They also average 12.59 #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/pzaHYnxvpB