| MATCHUP | Georgia Bulldogs | Kentucky Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-8 | 17-8 |
| Spread | +6.5 -108 | -6.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +250 | -310 |
| Total | Over 161.5 (-108) | Under 161.5 (-112) |
| Where | Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY | |
| When | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN | |
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs are 17-8 (5-7) this season after they lost to Oklahoma by a score of 94-78 in their last game. Georgia led 43-41 at halftime, but they allowed 53 points in the second half for the loss. The Bulldogs shot 52% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Blue Cain led UGA with 20 points and five rebounds, while Marcus Millender added 16 points and five assists in the win.Prior to that game, Georgia lost to Florida by a score of 86-66, but did beat LSU by a score of 83-71 before that. The Bulldogs have scored 90.3 points per game with 39.7 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.4 points against per game this season. Jeremiah Wilkinson is averaging 17.1 points and 2.0 rebounds per game, while Blue Cain is averaging 13.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. Georgia is shooting 46.6% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 31.7% on three pointers this season.
Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats are 17-8 (8-4) this year after they lost to Florida by a score of 92-83 in their last game. Kentucky trailed 43-34 at halftime, but they tied the second half at 49 in the loss. The Wildcats shot 43% from the field, 45% on three pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. Denzel Aberdeen led Kentucky with 19 points and four assists, while Collin Chandler added 18 points and three rebounds in the loss.Prior to that game, Kentucky defeated Tennessee by a score of 74-71 and Oklahoma by a score of 94-78. The Wildcats have scored 81.6 points per game with 37.9 rebounds and 16.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.2 points against per game this season. Otega Oweh is averaging 17.0 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, while Denzel Aberdeen is averaging 12.5 points and 3.2 assists per game for the Wildcats. Kentucky is shooting 47.0% from the field, 72.4% on free throws, and 34.9% on three pointers this year.
Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win
- Kentucky has won 16 of its last 17 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Georgia has lost five of its last six games against Conference opponents.
- Georgia has lost the first half in three of its last four night games at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
Why the Georgia Bulldogs will win
- The road team has won four of Georgia’s last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Fifteen of Kentucky’s last 16 Tuesday home games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 161 or fewer points.
- Thirteen of Georgia’s last 15 road games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kentucky ranks 41st among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.7%).
- Kentucky ranks 48th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (119.2).
- Georgia ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (66.2).
- Georgia ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (90.3).