The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Alabama and Texas on Friday, with the host Crimson Tide trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Alabama Crimson Tide in this one found them listed as 0-point earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Longhorns was expected to move the line.
Texas Longhorns vs Alabama Crimson Tide Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Alabama Crimson Tide sport a record of 8-3 and 5-5 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Texas Longhorns have 8-3 and 3-5 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 5-5 for the Alabama Crimson Tide and 2-5-1 for the Texas Longhorns.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Alabama Crimson Tide rated this week at No. 104 and the Texas Longhorns sitting at No. 165.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Alabama's No. 80-ranked scoring average of 79.36 PPG, against a Texas Longhorns defense rated No. 12 and allowing 61.36 PPG. The Alabama Crimson Tide FG% has averaged 48.47% to date this season, more than the Texas Longhorns shooters have managed so far (45.44% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dylan Osetkowski scored 16 points leading the Longhorns to a 47-46 victory over Tennessee State at Frank Erwin Center on Monday.
Alabama got 21 points from Collin Sexton en route to a 80-79 victory over Mercer on Tuesday at Von Braun Center.
- Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Alabama is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Alabama is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Alabama's last 6 games
Next Betting Matchups
Texas home to Kansas, Friday, December 29th
Alabama at Texas A&M, Saturday, December 30th
