Alabama vs. Kentucky Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Kentucky Wildcats will host the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday afternoon in a highly-anticipated SEC showdown. Can Antonio Reeves and the Wildcats bounce back with a huge home victory? Matt McCuen explains the stakes for this conference clash and provides his best betting pick.
Matt McCuen - February 24, 2024, 9:15 AM EST
5 minAlabama vs. Kentucky Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Kentucky Wildcats will meet from Rupp Arena on Saturday afternoon for a highly anticipated SEC affair.
Alabama vs. Kentucky DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: February 24, 2024
- Game Time: 4:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: CBS
Alabama vs. Kentucky ODDS
- Spread: Alabama +2 (-110), Kentucky -2 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 175.5 (-110), U 175.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Alabama (+110), Kentucky (-130)
Alabama vs. Kentucky Prediction
This is one of the biggest conference games of the season.
The Tide begin this contest ranked 13th with a 19-7 record.
Alabama has been playing great basketball lately, winning four of their five games in February.
The Tide's only loss came on the road vs. Auburn.
Alabama sits atop the SEC with an 11-2 conference record.
Senior Mark Sears leads the Tide with 20.4 points per game, while adding 4.1 assists.
New Jersey native Aaron Estrada leads the squad with a team-best 4.3 assists, while adding 13.1 points.
Senior Grant Nelson has added 12.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, which leads the team.
Alabama has one of the best offenses in college basketball, averaging 91.0 points per game, while opponents have averaged 77.4.
Kentucky starts play ranked 17th in the nation with an 18-8 record.
This dangerous Wildcats team is built for a run in March.
The Wildcats are coming off a heartbreaking loss vs. LSU on Wednesday.
Kentucky is 8-5 in the SEC, which is sixth-best in the conference.
Senior Antonio Reeves leads the team with 19.7 points per game.
Freshman Rob Dillingham has been one of the best players in college basketball this season, with 15.0 points and 3.8 assists.
Veteran Tre Mitchell leads the Cats with 7.5 rebounds, while adding 12.0 points.
Kentucky has averaged 87.6 points while allowing the opposition 77.3 points.
Alabama vs. Kentucky Pick
The Cats are in a good spot tonight at home.
Kentucky matches up well with Alabama, as they have enough offense to keep pace in this game.
The Wildcats have played their best basketball at home this year (11-4).
The Tide are 13-1 at home, but have been beatable on the road with a 4-3 record.
Pick: Kentucky ML -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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