Georgia Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Kroger Field in Lexington, KY

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Wildcats (+24.0)

Total/Over-Under: 45

Kroger Field is the site where the Kentucky Wildcats (1-1) will take on the Georgia Bulldogs (2-0) on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Georgia opens this game as 24.0-point favorites. The total is set at 45.

The Georgia Bulldogs head into this game 2-0 for this season. In their last game, the Bulldogs faced the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles and walked away with a win by a score of 48-3. The Georgia Bulldogs ran the ball 24 times and accrued 166 yards, which had them averaging 6.9 yds per attempt. Overall, they tallied 61 plays which totaled 498 yds. Georgia conceded 5 pass completions on 8 attempts for a total of 18 yds, and a completion percentage of 62.5%. In the running game, the Bulldogs conceded 116 yards on 40 attempts, which calculates to 2.9 yards per rush allowed.

When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Georgia Bulldogs are averaging 41.0 points per contest. As a team they're averaging 167.5 yards in the run game ranking this team at 59th in the nation. The Bulldogs have earned 945 total yards this year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Georgia has earned 7 passing touchdowns and 3 touchdowns via the ground. Georgia has amassed 46 1st downs, and they have committed 16 infractions for 155 yds. They have yet to turn the ball over.

The Bulldogs are sitting in 4th in the nation regarding team defense, giving up 3.0 points per game. The opposition is running for 2.6 yards per running attempt and 81.0 yards on the ground per contest for the season. During the season, they have allowed 162 yards via the running game in 2 games. When talking about passing yards, the Bulldogs have given up 160 yds which has them ranked 6th in the nation. They have given up 80.0 yards per outing through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 62.2%. For the year, they have relinquished 161.0 yards per game which puts them 5th in college football. They have surrendered no touchdowns by air as well as no touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Wildcats come into this game with a record of 1-1 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Wildcats went home defeated by a final of 31-6 against the South Carolina Gamecocks. The Wildcats finished the game with a total of 183 yds and they ran 63 plays (2.9 yards per play). Kentucky rushed the ball for 3.0 yards per tote, finishing with 139 yards on 46 carries. Kentucky conceded 35 rush attempts for 79 yards (2.3 yards per rush). The Wildcats passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 73.3%, relinquishing 173 yards on 11 out of 15 passing.

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Wildcats are sitting 111th in the nation averaging 18.5 points per game. The Kentucky Wildcats average 250.0 yards per game, which has them ranked 125th in D-1. The Kentucky offense has accrued 108 penalty yards on 15 violations, which ranks 37th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They have given away 3 interceptions while surrendering no fumbles and they have earned 32 1st downs. During this campaign so far, the Wildcats currently have a total of 213 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 106.5 throwing yards per outing, ranking them 130th in Division 1. They average 143.5 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 287 yards for the year.

The Wildcats are giving up 15.5 PPG, which has them sitting 49th in the nation. Kentucky has given up a total of 84 yards rushing (42.0 yards per game) and 1 touchdown via the rush this year. Overall, they have conceded 31 pts. They have conceded 2 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 149.5 yards per game, ranking them 40th in the country. The Wildcats defense has been on the field for 81 plays, which has them ranked 6th in Division 1. Their defense has tallied no fumbles and 3 picks over the course of the season.

Who will win tonight's Bulldogs/Wildcats college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Bulldogs -24.0

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