Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Alabama when they take on the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Kentucky Wildcats as -3.5-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs Kentucky Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 17-9 and 10-16 ATS Kentucky Wildcats will face the 17-9 Alabama Crimson Tide, who own a 15-10 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Kentucky Wildcats are 13-13 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Alabama Crimson Tide are 7-18.
The Wildcats - Crimson Tide odds would favor the Crimson Tide if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Kentucky is rated No. 161 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Alabama is at No. 133.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Kentucky's No. 105-ranked scoring average of 75.62 PPG, against a Alabama Crimson Tide defense rated No. 62 and allowing 68.15 PPG. The Kentucky Wildcats FG% has averaged 46.57% to date this season, less than the Alabama Crimson Tide shooters have managed so far (46.9% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Crimson Tide grabbed a 80-65 win over the Tigers on Tuesday, behind a 20-point effort from Donta Hall at Coleman Coliseum.
Kentucky got 19 points from Kevin Knox but lost anyway, 76-66, to Auburn on Wednesday at Auburn Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Alabama at Auburn, Wednesday, February 21st
Kentucky at Arkansas, Tuesday, February 20th