Kentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball vs. Georgia Bulldogs Basketball Stats
Preview: Wildcats Aim to Extend Win Streak
The Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats are coming off a 78-66 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores on Tuesday night, while the Bulldogs are 1-2 in their last three games. Kentucky is a 10-point favorite in the game, according to Vegas Insider.
Key Matchup: Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe vs. Georgia's Kario Oquendo
One of the key matchups in the game will be between Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe and Georgia's Kario Oquendo. Tshiebwe is one of the best rebounders in the country, averaging 13.4 rebounds per game, while Oquendo is a dynamic scorer who averages 16.2 points per game. Tshiebwe will need to control the boards and limit Oquendo's scoring if Kentucky wants to win the game.
X-Factor: Kentucky's Shooting
Another key factor in the game will be Kentucky's shooting. The Wildcats have struggled to shoot the ball consistently this season, but they will need to make shots in order to beat Georgia. If Kentucky can hit shots from the outside, it will open up the inside for Tshiebwe and allow the Wildcats to get easy baskets.
Prediction
Kentucky is the better team and should be able to win the game if they play to their potential. However, Georgia is a dangerous team and could pull off the upset if Kentucky does not play well. The Wildcats will need to be focused and execute their game plan in order to get the win.
Stats to Watch
- Oscar Tshiebwe's rebounds
- Kario Oquendo's points
- Kentucky's shooting percentage
- Georgia's turnovers