The Arizona Wildcats will be trying to slam the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday when the teams tip off at McKale Center in college betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Arizona Wildcats in this one found them listed as -8-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Crimson Tide was expected to move the line.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs Arizona Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Alabama Crimson Tide will look to cover the spread vs the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, as the Crimson Tide are 4-4 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Wildcats are 3-6 ATS. Alabama is 3-5 against the total, while Arizona is 6-3 versus the total betting line.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 60-rated Alabama Crimson Tide taking on the No. 55-rated Arizona Wildcats in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Arizona's No. 36-ranked scoring average of 84.86 PPG, against a Alabama Crimson Tide defense rated No. 142 and allowing 71.29 PPG. The Arizona Wildcats FG% has averaged 53.27% to date this season, more than the Alabama Crimson Tide shooters have managed so far (51.64% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Crimson Tide grabbed a 68-64 win over the Rams on Wednesday, behind a 13-point effort from Donta Hall at Coleman Coliseum.
Arizona earned a 67-64 victory over Texas A&M on Tuesday, getting 13 points from Brandon Randolph at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Alabama at Mercer, Tuesday, December 19th
Arizona at New Mexico, Saturday, December 16th