Kentucky vs Georgia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 7

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  • Kentucky is a -1.5 point favorite vs Georgia
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Kentucky / Georgia TV channel: SECN

The Kentucky Wildcats visit Stegeman Coliseum to take on the Georgia Bulldogs on Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Athens, GA.

Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Kentucky vs. Georgia Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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Kentucky vs. Georgia Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kentucky-1.5 -115O 154.5 -105-135
Georgia +1.5 -105U 154.5 -115+110

Kentucky vs Georgia Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 77.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Kentucky vs Georgia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kentucky will cover the spread with 59.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.65 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.07 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 33 games (+3.05 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (+1.40 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 37 games (+11.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Georgia have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Georgia has hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 22 games at home (+5.10 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Georgia have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.05 Units / 12% ROI)

Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kentucky has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.85 Units / -5.5% ROI).

  • 11-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.65 Units / 1.19% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI

Georgia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgia has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 12-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.15 Units / 0.59% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI

Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.6 (140 assists/ 53 TOs) in the second half this season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.5

Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (268 assists/ 127 TOs) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (268 assists/ 127 TOs) this season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4

Kentucky shot 41% from three (299/739) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Georgia Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia has averaged 7.1 turnovers per game (99 turnovers/14 games) in the second half this season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 5.3

Georgia had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (421 assists/ 401 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Georgia has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (213 assists/ 186 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.4

Georgia has averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (186 turnovers/14 games) this season — 2nd highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 10.9

Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky has averaged 29.9 defensive rebounds per game (419 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.3

Kentucky averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (847 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Kentucky allowed 79.6 points per game (2,389 points/30 games) last season — tied for 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Kentucky has averaged 29.9 defensive rebounds per game (419 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Georgia Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia averaged 6.5 steals per game (226 steals/35 games) last season — 4th lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Georgia has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,302 rebounds/49 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Georgia has averaged 27.4 defensive rebounds per game (383 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Georgia has averaged 7.1 steals per game (347 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.4


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