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The Kentucky Wildcats (6-0) welcome the Georgia State Panthers (4-3) to Rupp Arena Friday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Georgia State vs. Kentucky odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Kentucky is No. 8 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll and is coming off a 87-68 home win over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Tuesday, but failing to cover as a 24-point favorite. The Wildcats are 2-1 against the spread (ATS) in 3 straight home games and 4-1-1 ATS on the season.
The Panthers beat the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 74-71 Wednesday, closing as a 4.5-point neutral-court underdog. They were led by F Zarique Nutter, who tallied 22 points. Georgia State has won 3 of its last 4 games and is 4-2 ATS on the season. It has lost its 2 true road games, but went 1-1 ATS in those.
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Georgia State at Kentucky odds
- Moneyline (ML): Off the board
- Against the spread (ATS): Georgia State +30.5 (-115) | Kentucky -30.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 162.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
- Georgia State +4000 (bet $100 to win $4,000)
- Kentucky -50000 (bet $50,000 to win $100)
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Georgia State at Kentucky picks and predictions
Prediction
Kentucky 93, Georgia State 61
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no reason to consider a moneyline wager. The Wildcats should come out on top, but are far too expensive to play.
Against the spread
BET KENTUCKY -30.5 (-105).
The Panthers are 0-1 ATS as an underdog of 22 -plus points. They lost 101-66 to the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Nov. 8, and this should be a much more hostile environment.
The Wildcats have closed as a favorite of over 25 points twice and are 1-0-1 ATS in those. They are 3-1-1 ATS at home this season. Kentucky has scored at least 97 in 4 games and has the firepower to put it on Georgia State Friday.
Take KENTUCKY -30.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 162.5 (-115).
The Cats have a strong defense and have held opponents to 72 or fewer points in every game and under 68 points in 3 straight games. Kentucky ranks second in the nation averaging at 95.3 points per game and is coming an 87-point effort against the Hilltoppers.
The Panthers are 2-4 O/U and average 75.3 points ooer game, but have averaged just 62 PPG over their last 2 games. They put up 66 on the Bulldogs in that lone matchup as a heavy underdog earlier in the season.
Considering those trends, back UNDER 162.5 (-115).
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