The Georgia Bulldogs are in a free fall, losing five of their last six. That’s not how you want to embark on a trip to Rupp Arena to face the Kentucky Wildcats.
I break down why Collin Chandler will add to their misery in my Georgia vs. Kentucky predictions and college basketball picks for Tuesday, February 17.
Georgia vs Kentucky prediction
Georgia vs Kentucky best bet: Collin Chandler Over 2.5 threes made (+135)
Collin Chandler is a big reason why the Kentucky Wildcats lead the SEC in three-point accuracy since the start of conference play. He’s shooting 46.4% from downtown through 12 conference games.
And over his past four games, he’s stepped up big for the Wildcats. He’s connected on 14 of 25 efforts from beyond the arc, making at least three treys in each of his last three outings.
The Georgia Bulldogs are allowing SEC opponents to shoot 34.2% from deep, and allow the most offensive rebounds in the league.
Look for Chandler to capitalize on open looks and extended possessions.
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Georgia vs Kentucky same-game parlay
Georgia’s seven defeats in SEC play have each featured its opponents scoring at least 86 points. That’s what happens when you rank 339th nationally in defensive rebound rate and allow teams to shoot 54.5% from inside the arc.
If you give the Wildcats open looks off second-chance points, they’ll make you pay. Kentucky will hit the team total Over for the fifth straight game.
Georgia vs Kentucky SGP
- Collin Chandler Over 2.5 threes made
- Kentucky Team Total Over 84.5
Our beyond the arc SGP: Money making Moreno
Malachi Moreno has improved week after week for this Kentucky team, and should have a strong game against this struggling Georgia frontcourt.
He’s posting a 12.5% offensive rebound rate in SEC play, and is coming off an 11-point, 11-rebound performance against the Gators.
Moreno’s scored in double-figures in three of his last four games, and will flirt with another double-double against the Bulldogs.
Georgia vs Kentucky SGP
- Collin Chandler Over 2.5 threes made
- Malachi Moreno Over 8.5 points
- Malachi Moreno Over 7.5 rebounds
- Kentucky Team Total Over 84.5
Georgia vs Kentucky odds
- Spread: Georgia +7 (-110) | Kentucky -7 (-110)
- Moneyline: Georgia +240 | Kentucky -300
- Over/Under: Over 161.5 (-110) | Under 161.5 (-110)
Georgia vs Kentucky betting trend to know
Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 87% ROI). Find more college basketball betting trends for Georgia vs. Kentucky.
How to watch Georgia vs Kentucky
| Location | Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY |
| Date | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN |
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