by Teams looking to get back on track meet Saturday when the Kentucky Wildcats take on the Georgia Bulldogs in SEC action. The Wildcats (16-8, 7-4 SEC), who are 2-2 in their last four games, are coming off an 86-73 home loss to Arkansas on Tuesday. The Bulldogs (14-10, 4-7), who lost three in a row, fell 78-74 at home to Ole Miss that same night. Kentucky defeated Georgia 85-71 the first time the teams met on January 17.
Tipoff from the Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia is scheduled for noon ET. Kentucky leads the all-time series 131-27, including a 44-18 lead in games played in Athens. The Wildcats are 8-point favorites in the latest Caesars Sportsbook Kentucky v Georgia odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 141.5. Before making any choice between Georgia and Kentucky, be sure to check out College Basketball Predictions and SportsLine Projection Model Betting Advice.
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Now, the model has its eyes on Kentucky v Georgia and has just closed out its CBB picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now for model choices. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Georgia v Kentucky:
- Kentucky v Georgia spread: Kentucky -8
- Kentucky v Georgia over/under: 141.5 points
- Kentucky v Georgia money line: Kentucky -355, Georgia +278
- KY: Wildcats are 6-2 against the spread in their last eight games overall
- UGA: The Over are 4-0 in the Bulldogs’ last four games against a team with a winning streak record
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Why Kentucky Can Cover
Senior forward Oscar Tshiebwe is averaging 15.5 points and 13.3 rebounds per game, best in the nation. He has an SEC-best 13 double-doubles, including 14 points and 11 rebounds in a 75-66 win at Mississippi on Jan. 31. on January 17th. He was then named the | SEC Player of the Week on Jan. 23.
Also leading the way for Kentucky is senior point guard Antonio Reeves, who comes mostly off the bench. In 24 games, including five starts, he is averaging 12.9 points, two rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. He scored in double figures 18 times, including in nine of the last 10 games. He has four totals of 20+ points off the bench and posted a season-high 27 points, six 3-pointers and a season-high two steals in a win over Ole Miss.
Why Georgia can cover
Senior guard Terry Roberts powers the Bulldogs offense, averaging 15 points, 4.2 assists, four rebounds and 1.7 steals per game. He is questionable, however, with a concussion and missed Georgia’s previous two games. If he can’t go, he’ll look for guard Kario Oquendo to continue picking up the slack on offense. He’s coming off a 19-point, five-rebound effort against Ole Miss on Tuesday. He scored 18 points in the previous matchup with Kentucky. For the year, Oquendo is averaging 12.7 points and 3.2 rebounds per game.
Senior center Braelen Bridges is also a key part of the offense, averaging 7.8 points and 4.5 rebounds. He scored nine points against the Wildcats on January 17. Bridges was on a roll Tuesday against Ole Miss, scoring 26 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. It was the third double-double of the year. He was named SEC Player of the Week on December 18 after an 18-point, 9-of-9 field goal against Notre Dame.
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