Alabama vs Arkansas Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Alabama vs Arkansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 8th at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide are 19-3 (8-1) this season after they defeated Georgia by a score of 90-69 in their last game. Alabama led 39-28 at halftime and added 51 points in the second half in the win. The Crimson Tide shot 52.6% from the field, 42.3% on three-pointers, and 82.6% on free throws in the game. Mark Sears led Alabama with 20 points and six assists, while Grant Nelson added 16 points and 10 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Crimson Tide defeated Mississippi State by a score of 88-84 and LSU by a score of 80-73. Alabama has won five games in a row and they are currently second in the SEC standings with an 8-1 record. Alabama has scored 90.2 points per game and they have allowed 78.3 points per game, while also averaging 44.8 rebounds and 17.0 assists per game this season. Mark Sears is averaging 18.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game, while Grant Nelson is averaging 12.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. Alabama is shooting 47.6% from the field, 70.9% on free throws, and 33.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview

The Arkansas Razorbacks are 14-8 (3-6) this year after they defeated Texas by a score of 78-70 in their last game. Arkansas led 35-24 at halftime, but they did allow 46 points in the second half in the win. The Razorbacks shot 44% from the field, 41.2% on three-pointers, and 77.1% on free throws in the game. Johnell Davis led Arkansas with 24 points and five rebounds, while Adou Thiero added 14 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Razorbacks defeated Kentucky by a score of 89-79 but did lose to Oklahoma by a score of 65-62 before that. Arkansas has won three of their last four games and they are currently near the bottom of the SEC standings with a 3-6 record. Arkansas has scored 76.8 points per game and they have allowed 68.7 points per game, while also averaging 35.6 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game this season. Adou Thiero is averaging 16.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while DJ Wagner is averaging 10.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this year. Arkansas is shooting 46.7% from the field, 73.1% on free throws, and 33.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Arkansas will beat Alabama 

• Arkansas has won 31 of its last 37 night games at Bud Walton Arena.
• Alabama has lost five of its last six games at Bud Walton Arena.
• Alabama has lost the first half in each of its last three games at Bud Walton Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Arkansas’ last 10 night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
• Eight of Alabama’s last nine road games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 172+ points.

Alabama vs Arkansas Prediction 

Alabama comes into this contest ranked #3 in the country and they have won five games in a row, but they will be on the road for this game. The Crimson Tide are shooting 47.6% from the field this year and they have scored 88+ points in four of their last five games. Arkansas is near the bottom of the conference standings, but they have won three of their last four games, including two road games against Texas and Kentucky. The Razorbacks are shooting 46.7% from the field this season and they have played very strong defense for most of this year. Alabama has been pretty dominant this season, but they have struggled to pull away in three of their last four road games. I like how Arkansas is playing right now and I think they have a shot at the upset here.