Alabama (21-5) vs Kentucky (18-8)
February 22, 2025 at 06:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Alabama -9.5 — Over/Under: 179.5
In this article, we will formulate an Alabama vs Kentucky prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 22nd at the Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview
The Alabama Crimson Tide are 21-5 (10-3) this year after they lost to Missouri by a score of 110-98 in their last game. Alabama trailed 59-46 at halftime, but they did win the second half by a total of 52-51 in the loss. The Crimson Tide shot 53.8% from the field, 41.9% on three-pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Mark Sears led Alabama with 35 points and five assists, while Labaron Philon added 14 points and four assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Crimson Tide lost to Auburn by a score of 94-85 but did beat Texas by a score of 103-80 before that. Alabama has won seven of their last nine games and they are currently tied for second in the SEC standings with a 10-3 record. Alabama has scored 90.6 points per game and they have allowed 80.3 points per game, while also averaging 44.0 rebounds and 16.7 assists per game this season. Mark Sears is averaging 18.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game, while Grant Nelson is averaging 12.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this year. Alabama is shooting 48.2% from the field, 71.5% on free throws, and 34.2% on three-pointers this season.
Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats are 18-8 (7-6) this season after they defeated Vanderbilt by a score of 82-61 in their last game. Kentucky led 41-40 at halftime and they held Vanderbilt to just 21 points in the second half in the win. The Wildcats shot 58% from the field, 40.7% on three-pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Otega Oweh led Kentucky with 20 points and seven rebounds, while Amari Williams added 17 points and six rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Wildcats lost to Texas by a score of 82-78 but did beat Tennessee by a score of 75-64 before that. Kentucky has won three of their last four games and they are currently tied for eighth in the SEC standings with a 7-6 record. Kentucky has scored 85.8 points per game and they have allowed 75.7 points per game, while also averaging 39.3 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game this season. Otega Oweh is averaging 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while Jaxson Robinson and Lamont Butler continue to be injured. Kentucky is shooting 48.6% from the field, 73.7% on free throws, and 38% on three-pointers this season.
Why Alabama will beat Kentucky
- Alabama has won 16 of its last 17 day games against the Southeastern Conference at Coleman Coliseum.
- Kentucky has lost three of its last four road games.
- Kentucky has lost the first half in three of its last four road games against Conference opponents.
Why Kentucky will beat Alabama
- Kentucky has won 10 of its last 12 games against AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Thirty-one of Alabama’s last 35 games against Conference opponents at Coleman Coliseum have produced a total of 180 or fewer points.
- Twenty-nine of Kentucky’s last 33 day games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 171 or fewer points.
Alabama vs Kentucky Prediction
Alabama comes into this matchup ranked #4 in the nation, but they have lost two games in a row. The Crimson Tide are one of the highest-scoring teams in the country, but they are also one of the worst defensive teams as well, as they have allowed 110 and 94 points in their last two games. Kentucky has won three of their last four games, but they are just 1-3 in their last four road games. The Wildcats are also a very good offensive team that has trouble on defense, but they have allowed 64 points or fewer in each of their last three wins. Alabama won the first matchup by a score of 102-97 and I think we are going to see another super high-scoring game. Take the over here.