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The Kentucky Wildcats (17-8, 8-4 SEC) will host the Georgia Bulldogs (17-8, 5-7 SEC) after winning five home games in a row. The contest starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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How to Watch Kentucky vs. Georgia
- Game day: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
Kentucky 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.0 | 74 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 41.8 | 62 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.5 | 64 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 30.5 | 149 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 9.7 | 51 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.4 | 261 |
Georgia 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.6 | 100 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 43.0 | 110 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 36.6 | 27 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 35.1 | 347 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.7 | 141 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.4 | 44 |
Kentucky vs. Georgia Stat Insights
Points
- The Wildcats are averaging 81.6 points, only 3.2 more than the 78.4 the Bulldogs give up.
- Kentucky is 11-2 when tallying more than 78.4 points.
- Georgia has a 14-0 record when conceding less than 81.6 points.
- The Bulldogs' 90.3 points per game are 18.1 more than the Wildcats concede.
- When posting over 72.2 points, Georgia is 17-6.
- Kentucky's record is 17-5 when it concedes fewer than 90.3 points.
- The Wildcats have 237 more points than their opponents this year (9.4 per game), and the Bulldogs have 299 more than their opponents (11.9 per game).
Shooting
- The Wildcats shoot 47.0% from the field, 4% higher than the Bulldogs concede defensively.
- Kentucky is 15-4 when shooting higher than 43.0% from the field.
- The Bulldogs shoot 46.6% from the field, just 4.8% higher than the Wildcats concede.
- This season Georgia is 14-4 when the team shoots higher than 41.8% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Wildcats average 34.5 rebounds, 2.1 fewer than the Bulldogs' average.
- When Georgia has a rebounding advantage, it is 14-1. When posting fewer boards, Kentucky is 3-6.
- The Wildcats pull down 10.4 offensive rebounds per game, 1.5 fewer than the Bulldogs.
- The Bulldogs are 10-3 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Wildcats are 4-6 when they lose that battle.
- Kentucky is +4.0 in terms of rebounds per game, and Georgia is +1.5.
Kentucky Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/21/2026 | Auburn | Away |
| 2/24/2026 | South Carolina | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Vanderbilt | Home |
Georgia Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/21/2026 | Texas | Home |
| 2/25/2026 | Vanderbilt | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | South Carolina | Home |