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Kentucky vs Georgia Prediction 1/7/25 College Basketball Picks
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Georgia (12-2) vs Kentucky (12-2)
January 7, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Georgia +2.5 — Over/Under: 155
The Kentucky Wildcats and Georgia Bulldogs meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Stegeman Coliseum. Here’s a Kentucky vs Georgia Prediction. This article will include a Kentucky vs Georgia Pick.
Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats beat Brown and Florida, and they play Mississippi State, Texas A&M, and Alabama next. The Kentucky Wildcats are averaging 90.2 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 73.4 points on 41.5 percent shooting. Otega Oweh is averaging 15.9 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Lamont Butler is averaging 13.8 points and 3 rebounds. Koby Brea is the third double-digit scorer and Jaxson Robinson is dishing 1.8 assists. The Kentucky Wildcats are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free throw line. The Kentucky Wildcats are allowing 28.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.2 rebounds per game.
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs beat South Carolina State, lost to Ole Miss, and they play Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Auburn next. The Georgia Bulldogs are averaging 80.4 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 64.1 points on 38.7 percent shooting. Asa Newell is averaging 15.4 points and 6.9 rebounds, while De’Shayne Montgomery is averaging 13.5 points and 2.5 rebounds. Dakota Leffew is the third double-digit scorer and Silas Demary Jr. is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Georgia Bulldogs are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. The Georgia Bulldogs are allowing 28 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Georgia Bulldogs will win
- Georgia has won each of its last eight night games.
- Kentucky has lost the first half in each of its last three games at Stegeman Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win
- Georgia has lost each of its last six night games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Kentucky has won 17 of its last 19 games against Georgia.
- Kentucky has won the first half in nine of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kentucky’s last seven games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 166+ points.
- Ten of Georgia’s last 11 games have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (57.0%).
- Georgia ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+23.7).
- Kentucky ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (90.2).
- Kentucky is one of two teams to rank in the top 10 for both turnovers and assists per game this season.
Kentucky vs Georgia Injury Report
The Kentucky Wildcats will continue to be without Kerr Kriisa due to a foot injury. The Georgia Bulldogs don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Kentucky vs Georgia Prediction
The Kentucky Wildcats are going to be favored for obvious reasons, as they have the edge depth-wise and are the better team on paper. However, Kentucky is also in a let-down spot after beating Florida over the weekend. The Georgia Bulldogs are undefeated at home through nine games, they get after it defensively, and this could be a rare spot where you can say the other team has the best player on the court. We know the Stegeman Coliseum is going to be rocking as this is a statement game for both sides. Kentucky is obviously young and coming off a big win already, it could be overwhelming to jump right back into a big game, this time on the road. Kentucky has lost its only other road game this season. It’s going to be a fun one. I’ll grab the bucket with Georgia at home.
