Georgia Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24
Georgia comes into this week three matchup with a 2-0 record, while Kentucky is 1-1 on the season. The game is set for 7:30 ET at Kroger Field in Lexington, with ABC handling the broadcast. Georgia is favored by -24 points, and the over/under line is currently 45 points. The money line odds are -3761 for Georgia and +1283 for Kentucky.
GEORGIA BULLDOGS VS KENTUCKY WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Kentucky Wildcats +24
This game will be played at Kroger Field at 7:30 ET on Saturday, September 14th.
WHY BET THE KENTUCKY WILDCATS:
- We have the Georgia Bulldogs winning this one by a score of 25 to 15
- Even though we like the Georgia Bulldogs to win, our ATS pick is to take the Kentucky Wildcats at +24
- We see this game finishing below the line of 45 points
Will The Georgia Bulldogs Win As Road Favorites?
Georgia is now 2-0 after a 48-3 victory over Tennessee Tech. The Bulldogs dominated from the start, taking a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. By halftime, they were up 24-0, and they extended their lead to 45-0 by the end of the third quarter. The game ended with a combined 51 points, and Georgia’s defense allowed just a field goal in the fourth quarter.
Georgia’s offense was unstoppable in their 48-3 win, racking up 498 yards of total offense. The Bulldogs moved the chains 27 times, with 166 yards coming on the ground and 332 through the air. Carson Beck had an impressive performance, completing 72% of his passes for 242 yards and five touchdowns. His passer rating for the game was 142.
On the ground, Trevor Etienne averaged 15.6 yards per carry, finishing with 78 yards on just five attempts. In the passing game, Arian Smith led the way with four receptions for 73 yards.
Georgia’s defense was dominant in their 48-3 win, holding Tennessee Tech to just 134 total yards. The Bulldogs gave up only 18 passing yards, with the Golden Eagles completing 5 of 8 pass attempts. On the ground, Georgia allowed 116 yards on 40 carries, but they didn’t concede a single touchdown.
Are The Kentucky Wildcats Going Win In At Upset At Kroger Field
Kentucky is looking to bounce back after a 31-6 loss to South Carolina in their most recent game. The Wildcats, who were -9.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 37 points was lower than the 41.5-point over/under line.
After falling behind 7-0 in the first quarter, Kentucky narrowed the gap to 10-6 by halftime. However, South Carolina outscored them 14-0 in the third quarter, making it difficult for Kentucky to mount a comeback.
Kentucky’s offense struggled in their 31-6 loss to South Carolina, finishing with just 183 total yards. The Wildcats managed 139 rushing yards on 46 attempts but found little success through the air, with just 44 passing yards on 3-of-10 passing by Brock Vandagriff, who also threw one interception.
Demie Sumo-Karngbaye led the rushing attack with 70 yards on 17 carries. The Wildcats’ leading receiver was Dane Key, who caught two passes for 36 yards.
Kentucky’s defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up 255 total yards and 31 points to South Carolina. The Wildcats struggled to stop the run, allowing 89 rushing yards and a touchdown. In the passing game, they gave up 166 yards through the air on 12 completions. Kentucky’s defense did manage to force one interception in the game.