Georgia vs Kentucky Prediction, Preview, & Odds – 9/14/2024

In the upcoming matchup between the Georgia Bulldogs and Kentucky Wildcats on September 14, 2024, the Bulldogs are favored by 24 points according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The early betting action is split evenly between the two teams, with both Georgia and Kentucky each receiving 50% of the spread bets. The over/under is set at 45, with 88% of bets favoring the over and 12% favoring the under. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 pm ET, and you can continue reading for our best bet for this Georgia vs Kentucky matchup from Lexington.

Georgia Ready For SEC Opener

The number one team in the country in college football so far this season is the Georgia Bulldogs. Georgia is off to a 2-0 start, with wins over Clemson and Tennessee Tech under their belt. The Georgia defense has been phenomenal to start the season, allowing just six points total over those two games. And Georgia will look to put on another defensive masterclass in this Georgia vs Kentucky matchup.

On offense, Georgia has moved the ball smoothly and without too much resistance from either of their opponents so far. Carson Beck is averaging 260 passing yards per game with seven touchdowns and no interceptions through the air. While Kentucky has a tough defense, Beck's level of play so far this season should help Georgia to pick up another win here, with the only question being by how much.

Can Kentucky Bounce Back From First SEC Defeat?

Kentucky is 1-1 through the first two games of their season. They opened their season with a 31-0 win over Southern Miss, but suffered a 31-6 setback in their last game against South Carolina. This week, Kentucky will look to bounce back from that loss in their SEC opener, but that will be easier said than done as they take on one of the best defensive teams in the country in Georgia.

Of course, Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff has some added motivation going into this game, having transferred to Kentucky from Georgia. But there is a reason Vandagriff didn't get a chance at Georgia, as he has just 199 passing yards through Kentucky's first two games. Against an elite defense, Vandagriff could struggle again here, even if he is very familiar with the defense of the Bulldogs from his time in Athens.

Georgia vs Kentucky Best Bet

Our best bet for Saturday's Georgia vs Kentucky contest is for Georgia to cover the spread as a heavy favorite on the road. Look for the defense of the Bulldogs to come out and make life miserable for Vandagriff and the Kentucky offense, while Georgia should be able to do enough offensively to win with some margin in their first SEC contest of the season.

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