Kentucky vs. Georgia Odds, Prediction: 2026 College Basketball Picks for Feb. 17 Based on a Proven Model

A key SEC matchup unfolds on Tuesday when the Kentucky Wildcats host the Georgia Bulldogs. The Bulldogs are 17-8, but just 5-7 in the SEC as they have dropped five of their last six games. They are clinging to their NCAA Tournament hopes and are currently listed as one of the final four teams, according to the CBS Sports bracket. Kentucky, meanwhile, is 17-8 with an 8-4 mark in the SEC. The Wildcats are currently projected as a No. 6 seed.

Tipoff at Rupp Arena in Lexington is set for 9:00 PM ET. The latest Kentucky vs. Georgia odds have the Wildcats favored by 6.5 points, with an over/under of 161.5. Before you choose between Georgia and Kentucky, check out the men’s basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine projection model.

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Now the model has been simulated Georgia vs. Kentucky 10,000 times and just unveiled the coveted men’s basketball picks and betting predictions. That’s possible head over to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several men’s college basketball odds and men’s college basketball betting odds for Kentucky vs. Georgia:

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How to watch Georgia vs. makes Kentucky choices

After 10,000 Kentucky vs. Georgia simulations, SportsLine’s model is Moving on to the total (161.5 points). Kentucky has seen its total improve three of its past four games, while Georgia is down an Over in its loss to Oklahoma.

Defense has been a challenge for Georgia of late, as the Bulldogs have given up at least 86 points in all but one of their six SEC games. However, the Bulldogs have the third-ranked scoring offense in the league at 90.3 points per game. Kentucky, meanwhile, has scored at least 83 points in three of its last four games.

The model projects 164 combined points while the Over disappears in 56% of the simulations.

The model also says that one side of the spread hits more than 60% of the time. You will only see that choice at SportsLine.

So who wins Kentucky vs. Georgia, and which side of the spread hits more than 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to back, all from the advanced model that has simulated this game 10,000 timesand find out.