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Kentucky has combined to score 29 points in its last two games and hasn't scored the equivalent of three touchdowns since Sept. 29. Aside from the loss to LSU that came before the bye week, Georgia has scored 36 points in every game this season. That's not to say point-scoring is the only metric worth using to differentiate these teams. I think the Bulldogs found something last week when they were able to shut down Florida defensively in the second half, and Jake Fromm definitely got his confidence back coming out of the LSU loss. I just don't see the Wildcats being able to keep up with the Dawgs for 60 minutes nor limiting them as they did the Gators earlier this season. UGA eventually pulls away and wins by double digits.
The Wildcats have had a memorable breakout season, one that could become historic if they clinch the SEC East win an upset Saturday over Georgia. But it's difficult to envision an SEC title-game appearance to further this Cinderella-type story. The Bulldogs appeared to restore their top form in last week's blowout over Florida. If this same version shows up, they'll fend off an early fight from Kentucky and clear this number.
This has been a Season of Destiny for Kentucky to this point but that destiny gets smacked in the face on Saturday. The Wildcats defense will pose plenty of problems for Georgia, but their offense is too one-dimensional to hang for 60 minutes.
Kentucky has my seventh best defense and Georgia has my 10th best defense. Kentucky has played five straight games under 35 points.
This is going to be the best game of the weekend. Where Georgia will find trouble is in defending the Wildcats' running game. Kentucky can run the ball and run it well. Defensively, the Wildcats will be more apt to take chances against Jake Fromm and this Bulldogs offense. If Georgia gets the ball to its tight ends, it'll open things up. I just foresee Wildcats OLB Josh Allen being a problem in this game, and the Wildcats will keep this one close.