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The Georgia Bulldogs (12-2, 0-1 SEC) welcome the No. 7 Kentucky Wildcats (12-2, 1-0) to Stegeman Coliseum in Athens Tuesday. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Kentucky vs. Georgia odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Kentucky, which is No. 7 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, enters on a 2-game win streak. It took down the No. 8 Florida Gators 106-100 Saturday, closing as a 3.5-point home favorite. The Wildcats have covered back-to-back games, but are just 3-6 against the spread (ATS) in their last 9. The Cats have 2 wins this season over current top-10 teams (vs. Duke Nov. 12, vs. Florida Saturday).
The Bulldogs lost to the No. 22 Ole Miss Rebels 63-51 Saturday, closing as 5-point road underdogs. The loss snapped Georgia’s 7-game win streak, which featured a Nov. 24 victory over then-No. 20 St. John’s. Georgia has played 1 top-10 team this season — an 80-69 loss vs. Marquette Nov. 23 in Nassau, Bahamas.
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Kentucky at Georgia odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 9:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kentucky -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Georgia +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
- Against the spread: Kentucky -2.5 (-105) | Georgia +2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 154.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Kentucky at Georgia picks and predictions
Prediction
Kentucky 81, Georgia 75
Moneyline
PASS.
While the moneyline could be enticing for both sides, considering the way this game is predicted to be played, the road side’s spread is the better value. Avoid a moneyline play here, as the Cats aren’t worth a play at -140.
Against the spread
BET KENTUCKY -2.5 (-105).
The Wildcats have rattled off back-to-back straight-up and ATS wins. They are 2-2 ATS away from home and 3-2 ATS in games with a single-digit spread.
The Bulldogs have failed to cover 5 straight games and are just 1-3 ATS in their last 4 as favorites. They are 2-3 ATS with spreads of 7 points or fewer on the season. Considering those trends, back KENTUCKY -2.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET OVER 154.5 (-110).
The Bulldogs are 6-8 O/U on the season and have traded off going Over and Under in their last 5 games. They have scored at least 79 points in 2 of their last 3 games and will be facing an ultra-fast-paced Kentucky side.
The Wildcats have gone Over in 8 of 14 games. Kentucky has hit at least 78 points in 5 of its last 6. Take OVER 154.5 (-110).
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