Kentucky Looking to Do What Home Dogs Do
Published on 3-Nov-2018 by Sportbet Staff
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The inside track to the SEC East title is on the line, and the hype is there to match it.
Partly because the Kentucky Wildcats have never been here before.
Make no mistake, they know how to psych up for big games in Lexington. Sometimes, too much.
But that's always been for hoops.
Bovada has listed the spread at Georgia -9 and the total at 45. If you're betting on Kentucky to win straight up, then the Wildcats moneyline pays a fat +250.
Why bet on Georgia ...
The Bulldogs are 8-0 straight-up and 6-2 against the spread in their last five games against Kentucky. Their average margin of victory in those eight was 20 points.
Georgia ranks second in the SEC behind Mississippi State with an average of 221.63 yards per game. QB Jake Fromm is completing 67.4% of his passes for just over 206 yards per game.
Why bet on Kentucky ...
The Wildcats are 7-1 SU and 4-4 ATS this season. Kentucky’s only loss was an overtime defeat to Texas A&M in Week 6.
Kentucky is fourth in the SEC -- behind Alabama -- with an average of 214 yards per game. QB Terry Wilson is completing 65.4% of his passes. Most of them are short routes, but they still count. It's part of a game plan designed to keep opponents from touching the football.
Kentucky's opposition offenses are running just 67.7 plays per game against the Wildcats.
Instant analysis ...
Kentucky is 2-8 ATS at home in their last 10. Plus, the under has hit in the previous five consecutive Wildcat games. Their ability to shorten their opponents' possessions looms large in these results. However, Georgia's attack's gonna present them with a whole new level of challenge. They'll make the most of the shots they get.
ATS pick: Georgia -9
Total pick: Under 45
Result: Georgia 34 Kentucky 17 ... Bulldogs cover ... Over covers
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Sportbet Columnist: Noah Williams
Noah lives and works with a simple philosophy of “Eat, Drink, Football.” This is embodied through a dedication to satellite TV, Indian delivery, Folgers in his cup, and Budweiser. He lives in a secret lair with his beautiful concubine.