College Basketball Preview: Kentucky Wildcats vs. Georgia Bulldogs

The 10th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats (12-2) head to Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia, to take on the Georgia Bulldogs (12-2) on Tuesday, January 7 at 7:00 PM ET. Looking at the latest college basketball betting odds, the Wildcats are favored at Bookmaker with a point spread at -2.5 (-115).

Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview

The Wildcats have won their last two games and could eventually take over the SEC if they continue their positive success. Their most recent win was a 106-100 performance over the sixth-ranked Florida Gators

They had a 10 point lead after the first half and were able to keep that momentum going. Koby Brea led with 23 points on 73 percent shooting from the field that included seven made three pointers. In total, they had six players in double figures for scoring.

Their offense was obviously a huge factor in their victory, but they cannot rely on that alone. They allowed the Gators to shoot 55 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from deep, which could have easily tipped in their direction if the Wildcats did not make as many shots.

The Wildcats typically score 90.2 points a game and make 48.8 percent of their shots. On defense they have held teams to 73.4 points a game. This is a favorable margin of error, but they must continue to grow on the defensive end.

Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Bulldogs had their seven-game win streak snapped against the 24th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels in a 63-51 performance. They had a 28-26 lead after the first half of action, but allowed the Rebels to put up a monster performance in the second.

Asa Newell led with 13 points and 13 rebounds, as he was one of their only key aspects to their offense. He was the only player in double digits, so they will need more firepower in their upcoming matchup.

They put up just 29.3 percent shooting from the field and 11.1 percent from three. They allowed the Rebels to get 41.2 percent of their shots to fall and 37.5 percent from deep. Despite the defense being subpar, their offense reeked bad here.

The Bulldogs are producing 80.4 points a game and make 49.1 percent of their shot attempts. Defensively, they hold teams to 64.1 points a game. Against better established teams, this spread is in jeopardy.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

Bookmaker has the Kentucky Wildcats vs. Georgia Bulldogs betting odds, showing the Wildcats as 2.5-point favorites. The Wildcats have a 53.3 percent chance of winning, according to market analysis.

The Bulldogs have shown issues on both sides of the ball, while the Wildcats have been playing great on the offensive end. Look for the Wildcats to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Kentucky Wildcats -2.5 (-115)