The Kentucky Wildcats (11-6) and the Georgia Bulldogs (13-4) link up for an SEC battle on Tuesday night. This is the first matchup of the season between these teams. Kentucky has dominated the series against the Bulldogs, logging a 130-25 record over Georgia. The Wildcats have won 15 of the last 16 matchups.
Tipoff from the Rupp Arena in Lexington is set for 9 p.m. ET. The Wildcats are 11-point favorites in the latest Georgia vs. Kentucky odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 135.5. Before making any Kentucky vs. Georgia picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. The model enters Week 11 of the season 41-21 on all-top rated college basketball picks, returning more than $1,200 for $100 players. Anybody who has followed it has seen profitable returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Kentucky vs. Georgia and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Georgia vs. Kentucky:
- Kentucky vs. Georgia spread: Wildcats -11
- Kentucky vs. Georgia over/under: 135.5 points
- Kentucky vs. Georgia money line: Wildcats -700, Bulldogs +475
- UGA: Bulldogs are 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall
- UK: Over is 4-0 in Wildcats' last four home games
- Kentucky vs. Georgia picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Kentucky can cover
Freshman guard Cason Wallace is a good athlete with the length and size to impact both sides of the game. Wallace can hit jumpers from mid-range and downtown to pair with a strong floater. The Texas native averages 10.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. He's scored at least 14 points in four of his last seven outings. On Jan. 3, Wallace finished with 14 points, three rebounds and four assists.
Senior guard Antonio Reeves is an agile scorer that can shoot the ball at a high rate from downtown. Reeves knocks down 40% of his shots from beyond the arc on 5.6 attempts per game while averaging 12.2 points per game. He's dropped 13-plus in three consecutive contests. On Jan. 7. Reaves tallied 20 points, four rebounds and went 4-of-7 from three.
Why Georgia can cover
Senior guard Terry Roberts is an impactful force in the backcourt. Roberts has good court vision and is able to consistently set his teammates up for easy looks. The New York native owns a reliable jumper with a knack for getting into the lane. Roberts is currently fifth in the SEC in scoring (15.6) and third in assists (4.2). He logged 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists in his last outing.
Junior guard Kario Oquendo is another strong ball-handler for the Bulldogs. Oquendo has a quick first step and likes to attack the lane to finish at the rim. The Florida native is second on the team in points (13.1) while shooting 36% from downtown. He's racked up at least 15 points in four of his last six games. On Jan. 4, Oquendo supplied 17 points and went 3-of-5 from 3-point land.
How to make Georgia vs. Kentucky picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 143 combined points. It has also generated an against the spread pick that hits over 60% of the time. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Kentucky vs. Georgia? And which side of the spread hits over 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is 41-21 on its top-rated college basketball picks this season, and find out.
