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Will Kentucky score more than 10 points? It's hard to see against that amazing Georgia defense, especially as the Cats are going to be without No. 2 wideout Josh Ali (certainly possible that Kentucky doesn't score at all). So, can UK hold Georgia to 34 or fewer? I think so. Mark Stoops is a terrific defensive coach and the Cats rank 18th in total defense. UK has allowed 30 or fewer points in 39 of the past 44 games. The final score between these teams last year was 14-3. That's not out of the question again.
I've recently had a bunch of non-Georgia fans fight back against the idea that Georgia has an incredible defense by pointing out the Dawgs haven't faced any great offenses, and it's true. We don't know what Georgia will look like in that situation, but we do know what it looks like when it isn't, and it's in that situation again this weekend. Kentucky is a one-dimensional offense whose lone dimension is the one Georgia swallows whole. The Dawgs roll again Saturday.
I'm wondering if this line is unprecedented: two 6-0 straight-up teams from the same league separated by nearly two dozen points. The reasons are two-fold: brand recognition of the programs and Georgia’s defense for the ages. The reputations mean little here, but UGA’s 33 points allowed means a lot. However, with the total at 44.5, a low score is projected, which makes the point spot inflated. The Bulldogs’ 10-3 season-opening win over Clemson has lost some luster. I'm on the 'Cats.