PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE @ UGA

Bulldogs bring a formidable home streak

Georgia has won 37 straight nonconference games at Stegeman Coliseum. The venue hosts the second game of Georgia's season-opening homestand.

Georgia's opener featured a decisive first-half surge

In the 78-62 win over N.C. Central, Georgia used a 13-0 run to turn a four-point lead into a cushion. Kanon Catchings, Blue Cain and Marcus Millender scored in double figures.

Presbyterian has multiple early scoring options

Triston Wilson, Jaylen Peterson and EJ Smith each scored 18 or more in Presbyterian's 87-78 loss to St. Thomas.

Long gap since the last meeting

Georgia leads the all-time series 8-0, but the teams have not met since a 55-47 Bulldogs win in 2008. The historical record offers little direct evidence about this season's teams.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Presbyterian +20.5: lean toward the points

A +20.5 spread gives Presbyterian room to stay within range even if Georgia wins comfortably.

Georgia moneyline: little apparent value

Georgia is the clear favorite, but a steep moneyline offers limited payout and is better suited as a pass.

155.5 total: pass rather than force a side

The total depends on Presbyterian's offense and Georgia's scoring, so waiting for live-game pace or avoiding it is reasonable.