Arkansas vs Alabama Prediction 2/18/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Arkansas Razorbacks and the Alabama Crimson Tide meet Wednesday in college basketball action from Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa. Here’s an Arkansas vs Alabama prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Arkansas vs Alabama pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview

The Razorbacks kicked off their season on a 12-3 run, taking losses to only Michigan State, Duke and Houston in that time. Arkansas lost two of the next three versus Auburn and Georgia, then hit a 6-1 run with wins over Vanderbilt, LSU, Oklahoma, Mississippi State, LSU again and Auburn. Over the first 25 games of the season so far that gives the Razorbacks a 19-6 record in the books.

In the Auburn game last weekend the Razorbacks were in the locker room with a 38-32 edge. Arkansas cruised the rest of the way in a 50-43 run, and ended up taking the victory on their home court by a margin of 88-75. Leading the team in scoring was Darius Acuff with 31 points and seven assists. Billy Richmond added 25 points with three rebounds and four assists as well.

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

Over on the Alabama side, they managed an 11-3 start to the year, then took losses to Vanderbilt and Texas in consecutive outings. The Crimson Tide won three of the next five versus Mississippi State, Oklahoma and Missouri, then took four straight wins over Texas A&M, Auburn, Ole Miss and South Carolina. Over the course of 25 games that gives the Tide an 18-7 run so far.

In the South Carolina matchup back on Saturday the Tide were exiting the floor after the first half on a 45-32 advantage. Alabama hit a 44-43 run the rest of the way and powered out the home victory as the game came to a close 89-75. Aden Holloway was tops on the team with 20 points, four rebounds and three assists. Labaron Philon had 19 points and six boards, while Latrell Wrightsell added 19 points as well.

Arkansas Razorbacks @ Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Trends: February 18, 2026

Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win

• Alabama has won each of its last four games.

Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win

• Arkansas has won 18 of its last 19 night games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
• Alabama has lost five of its last six games against AP-ranked opponents.

Arkansas vs Alabama Prediction

I’ll stick with Arkansas but you could make a case either way. The Razorbacks shot very well in their home win over Auburn last weekend, hitting 57.4 percent from the field with a 52-34 advantage in the paint and just five turnovers. Arkansas gave up just 40.9 percent shooting on defense but did get outmuscled on the boards 31-27. The Razorbacks are a nice 6-1 in their last seven games and they’ve scored 88 or more points in three straight outings.

As for Alabama, they shot well in their weekend game also with 48.3 percent from the field alongside a 39-29 rebounding advantage. The Tide did have 12 turnovers in the 14-point victory over South Carolina, though. Alabama has won four straight games now, scoring 89 or more points in all four and 93 or more in three of them. This one should be a high total as well. It’ll be a fun one to watch.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Arkansas Razorbacks +4.5