Georgia State Panthers vs Kentucky Wildcats Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Georgia State vs Kentucky NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Lexington.

Georgia State vs Kentucky Prediction

Looking to win big? The Panthers and Wildcats face off at 7:00 ET on SECN. The Wildcats are hosting the game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. The over/under for this game is set at 161.5 points, and Kentucky is favored by -30.5 against Georgia State in a non-conference matchup.

Georgia State vs. Kentucky Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Georgia State Panthers at Kentucky Wildcats
Where: Lexington at Rupp Arena
Date: Friday, November 29th
Betting Odds UK -30.5, GAST +4000 | UK -50000 O/U 161.5

Panthers Preview: Will Georgia State Shock Everyone at Rupp Arena?

Georgia State pulled off a 74-71 win over Tulsa on Wednesday, November 27th, in a home game where they were +4.5 underdogs. The Panthers not only got the win but also covered the spread.

Georgia State led 35-34 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game were 145, just under the O/U line of 147.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Georgia State's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.2%, largely due to their struggles from beyond the arc, where they hit just 3 of 16 attempts (18.8%). Inside the arc, they connected on 52.2% of their shots, going 24 for 46.

Keaston Willis was the lone bright spot from three, hitting 5 of 9 attempts (55.6%), while also contributing 18 points. Zarique Nutter led the team with 22 points on 9 of 15 shooting, and Cesare Edwards added 18 points and 16 rebounds. Dwon Odom dished out 7 assists to go along with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Panthers Team Defense

Georgia State's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team hitting 24 of 46 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Georgia State held their opponent to just 18% shooting, as they made only 3 of 16 three-point attempts. The other team also went 17/23 from the free-throw line, shooting 73%. Georgia State allowed 14 offensive rebounds.

Wildcats Preview: Do the Wildcats Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Kentucky improved to 5-0 with an 87-68 win over Western Kentucky on Tuesday. The Wildcats, who were -24.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they did secure another victory at home.

Kentucky led 45-33 at halftime and added 42 points in the second half while allowing 35. The game’s total points of 155 fell short of the 165.5 O/U line.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Kentucky put up 87 points in their last game, despite shooting just 40.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 27.6% of their threes (8/29), but were more effective inside, connecting on 51.5% of their two-point attempts.

The Wildcats grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Andrew Carr, Otega Oweh, and Julius Thedford each scored 18 points, with Carr shooting 75% from the field and adding 10 rebounds and 3 assists.

Wildcats Team Defense

Kentucky's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 40% shooting from the field. The Wildcats gave up 17 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 51% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Kentucky limited their opponent to 8 made threes on 29 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. The Wildcats also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 42 times, where they hit 29 for 69%.

Panthers vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Georgia State has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 68 points per game while allowing 78. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Kentucky has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 79 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Panthers have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Wildcats have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.