Georgia State And Kentucky College Basketball Predictions And Odds

The Georgia State Panthers (4-3) are set to face the No. 8 ranked Kentucky Wildcats (6-0) on Friday evening. This matchup will contribute to our College Basketball odds series, complete with a prediction and selection for Georgia State-Kentucky, along with viewing details.

College Basketball Odds: Georgia State-Kentucky

Georgia State: +29.5 (-102)

Moneyline: +4000

Kentucky: -29.5 (-118)

Moneyline: -50000

Over: 161.5 (-110)

Under: 161.5 (-110)

How to Watch Georgia State vs. Kentucky

Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT

TV: SEC Network

Stream: fuboTV (Free Trial)

Reasons Georgia State Might Cover the Spread/Win

Georgia State shows promise. Although they’re unlikely to win this matchup, there’s potential for them to keep the score competitive. Coming off a solid victory against Tulsa, they carry some positive momentum. They score an average of 75.3 points per game while allowing 73.9, indicating the need for a strong defensive performance against the best team they’ve faced this season. The Panthers excel at frustrating opponents from beyond the arc, yielding a three-point percentage of 32.4. If Georgia State can compel Kentucky into poor shooting selections, they might stay within the spread.

Zarique Nutter is the standout player for Georgia State. The team’s offense is built around him, so the outcome largely rides on his performance. He averages 17.2 points per game, ranking second in the Sun Belt. Nutter’s impact can be game-changing, and if he reaches a 20-point performance, the Panthers significantly increase their chances of covering the spread.

Reasons Kentucky Might Cover the Spread/Win

Kentucky’s eighth ranking reflects their dominance, as evidenced by their undefeated status. The Wildcats have triumphed over all non-power conference teams by at least 19 points, and they recently defeated a strong Duke squad by five points. They’ve established themselves as credible title contenders even without John Calipari at the helm, and they plan to illustrate that on Friday night.

Offensively, Kentucky has been nearly unstoppable. Their lowest scoring output so far is 77 points against Duke, while in other games they have scored 87 or more, including three games exceeding 100 points. As a team, they average 95.3 points per game and boast a shooting percentage of over 50 percent from the field, coupled with a 39.9 percent success rate from three-point range. This formidable offense suggests that fans might witness an impressive scoring display on Friday night.

The Wildcats feature five players who average double-digit scoring. Amari Williams just misses that threshold, contributing around 10 points while also pulling down more than 10 rebounds per game. With a roster full of star athletes, Kentucky’s successful start is quite remarkable. Otega Oweh, a transfer from Oklahoma, has emerged as their top scorer, and one should expect a standout performance from him. With Oweh and the rest of the talented lineup, Kentucky is well-positioned to dominate.

Final Prediction & Pick for Georgia State-Kentucky

This matchup appears straightforward: Kentucky is the superior team, and their offensive performance is a significant factor. Given their scoring capabilities, I anticipate a decisive win. I’m selecting Kentucky to cover the sizable spread on Friday night.