For people that trust technology more than people when it comes to making predictions, this is for you: SP+, a statistical model made by ESPN (subscription required) has predicted how the matchup between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Kentucky Wildcats will go.
SP+ is a model created by ESPN analyst Bill Connelly to predict the outcome of college football games. “SP+ is intended to be predictive and forward-facing,” according to Connelly. “It is not a résumé ranking that gives credit for big wins or particularly brave scheduling — no good predictive system is.”
“It is simply a measure of the most sustainable and predictable aspects of football. If you’re lucky or unimpressive in a win, your rating will probably fall. If you’re strong and unlucky in a loss, it will probably rise.”
The model has predicted that the Bulldogs will come out of Kroger Field with a 38-26 victory over the Wildcats. Considering Georgia is a 22-point favorite over Kentucky (on BetMGM), it would go just over the spread.
UGA fans that don’t travel to Lexington will be able to watch the game at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
🍺🍻 WEEK 3 SP+ PICKS 🍷🥂
K-State 35, Zona 25
Bama 33, Wisconsin 15
LSU 31, SC 27
Mizzou 39, BC 16
Ducks 36, Beavers 23
UW 35, Wazzu 25
Irish 31, Boilers 20
UGA 38, Kentucky 26Half the lines are within 3 points of SP+, so uh, good luck.https://t.co/w7ALlZmjBl pic.twitter.com/z21QqcKFwb
— Bill Connelly (@ESPN_BillC) September 9, 2024
