The Kentucky Wildcats will try to cover the point spread at Rupp Arena on Tuesday when they get a visit from the Alabama Crimson Tide in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Alabama Crimson Tide were listed as 13-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs Kentucky Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Alabama Crimson Tide have watched them go 16-10 and 15-10 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Kentucky Wildcats are at 20-7 and 12-15 ATS. In totals betting, the Kentucky Wildcats are 14-12-1, while the Alabama Crimson Tide have a 10-14-1 mark.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 3-rated Kentucky Wildcats and the No. 140-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Alabama is ranked No. 175 in NCAA basketball at 35.58 per game. Contrast that with Kentucky's No. 47 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Kentucky is the No. 162-ranked team in the country at 6.74 per game, while Alabama rates No. 86 at 7.73 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Alabama suffered a 67-61 loss against Mississippi State on Saturday, getting 22 points from Shannon Hale in a losing effort at Coleman Coliseum.
Kentucky got 22 points and 11 assists from Tyler Ulis in a losing cause in their 79-77 loss to Texas A&M on Saturday.
Next Betting Matchups
Alabama home to Auburn, Saturday, February 27th
Kentucky at Vanderbilt, Saturday, February 27th