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Georgia vs. Kentucky prediction: Kentucky favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Georgia vs Kentucky predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Kentucky and Georgia are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, with tipoff at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Kentucky as the most likely winner of the Georgia vs. Kentucky game.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Georgia vs. Kentucky prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NCAA basketball matchup between Georgia and Kentucky 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Kentucky a 77% chance of beating Georgia. Our predicted final score has Kentucky winning 83-75.
According to our model, Kentucky (-6.5) has a 57% chance of covering the spread, while the 161.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Georgia vs. Kentucky odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Georgia | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-110) | -6.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +240 | -275 |
| Total | o161.5 (-110) | u161.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Georgia vs. Kentucky picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Kentucky -6.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Kentucky | -275 |
| Total | Under 161.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Kentucky -6.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Georgia vs. Kentucky game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball action between Kentucky and Georgia at Rupp Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Georgia vs. Kentucky
- Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Rupp Arena
Conclusion
We predict Kentucky, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat Georgia on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Georgia vs. Kentucky insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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