Georgia vs Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 20, 2024, 11:52 AM
  • Kentucky (11-5) is a -14.5 point favorite vs Georgia (9-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 162.5 points
  • Georgia / Kentucky TV channel: SECN

The Georgia Bulldogs (9-7) visit Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center to take on the Kentucky Wildcats (11-5) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Lexington, KY.

Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-105).

The Georgia vs. Kentucky Over/Under is 162.5 total points.

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Georgia vs. Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Georgia+14.5 -115O 162.5 -110+750
Kentucky -14.5 -105U 162.5 -110-1200

Georgia vs Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 89.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Georgia vs Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kentucky will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Georgia has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 29 games (+4.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.75 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 32 games (+15.20 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.40 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.40 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Kentucky have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.90 Units / 25% ROI)

Georgia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgia has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.3 Units / 6.93% ROI).

  • 11-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.45 Units / 21.2% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.9 Units / -10.13% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.25 Units / 1.34% ROI

Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kentucky has a 11-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.5 Units / 31.25% ROI).

  • 11-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.55 Units / -5.13% ROI
  • 13-3 when betting the Over for +9.7 Units / 54.96% ROI
  • 3-13 when betting the Under for -11.25 Units / -64.1% ROI

Georgia Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (572 assists/ 609 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Georgia has a TS% of 45% since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%

Georgia has a 42% free throw rate (420 free throw attempts/994 field goal attempts) this season — 3rd highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

Georgia has 23.2 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 18.9

Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (295 assists/ 155 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (807 assists/ 554 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Kentucky has averaged 90.8 points per game (1,452 points/16 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 77.1

Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (295 assists/ 155 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

Georgia Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (118/404) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Georgia has averaged 6.4 steals per game (108 steals/17 games) this season — 3rd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Georgia has averaged 6.3 steals per game (310 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Georgia has averaged 6.7 steals per game (221 steals/33 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky has averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,339 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (646/1,516) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 41%

Kentucky has allowed 36.6 points per game (586 points/16 games) in the first half this season — 2nd highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 32.9

Kentucky has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (612 points/498 shots) in the second half this season — tied for 5th best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.27


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