Georgia Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats Matchup

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

Kentucky vs Georgia Prediction

Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Bulldogs face off at 7:00 ET on SECN. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA. Kentucky is favored by -2.5 in this Southeastern conference contest against Georgia. The game's over/under currently sits at 155 points.

Kentucky vs. Georgia Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Kentucky Wildcats at Georgia Bulldogs
Where: Athens at Stegeman Coliseum
Date: Tuesday, January 7th
Betting Odds UK -2.5, UK -138 | GA +114 O/U 155

Wildcats Preview: Do the Wildcats Have a Shot at a Win at Athens?

Kentucky improved to 12-2 on the season with a 106-100 win over Florida on Saturday. The Wildcats, who were -3.5 favorites, covered the spread in the high-scoring game.

Kentucky led 52-42 at halftime and scored 54 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 58 points after the break. The total points of 206 easily surpassed the O/U line of 166.5.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Kentucky's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 106 points while shooting 57.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.8%, thanks to 65.7% shooting on two-pointers and 48.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes.

Walter Clayton Jr. led the way with 33 points, knocking down 6 threes at a 50% clip. Koby Brea was also deadly from deep, hitting 7 of 9 threes and finishing with 23 points. The Wildcats dished out 26 assists, with Lamont Butler contributing 8 dimes to go along with his 19 points.

Wildcats Team Defense

Kentucky's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 57% shooting from the field. They allowed 65% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team making 23 of 35 shots.

From beyond the arc, Kentucky's opponents hit 14 threes on 29 attempts, shooting 48%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws at a 75% rate.

Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Hold Strong at Home?

Georgia dropped to 12-2 on the season after a 63-51 road loss to Ole Miss on Saturday. The Bulldogs entered the game as +5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 114, well below the O/U line of 146.5.

Georgia led 28-26 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 23 points while allowing 37.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Georgia's offense struggled mightily in their last game, putting up just 51 points while shooting 29.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was a dismal 31%, and they hit only 2 of 18 three-point attempts, good for 11.1%.

Despite their shooting woes, the Bulldogs did connect on 15 of 17 free throws, shooting 88.2% from the line. They also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, with Asa Newell pulling down 13 boards overall. Matthew Murrell and Jaemyn Brakefield each scored 15 points, with Brakefield hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Georgia's defense held their opponent to 63 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team hitting just 15 of 35 shots for 42%.

From beyond the arc, Georgia gave up 6 threes on 16 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 71%.

Wildcats vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past ten road matchups, Kentucky has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 78 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
Through their last three home games, Georgia has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 65 points per game.
Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Wildcats have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.