Alabama vs Arkansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

Arkansas head coach John Calipari reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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  • Alabama is a -5.5 point favorite vs Arkansas
  • Total (Over/Under): 164.5 points
  • Alabama / Arkansas TV channel: ESPN

The Alabama Crimson Tide visit Bud Walton Arena to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Fayetteville, AR, AR, USA.

Alabama is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Alabama vs. Arkansas Over/Under is 164.5 total points.

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Alabama vs. Arkansas Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Alabama-5.5 -105O 164.5 -110-225
Arkansas +5.5 -115U 164.5 -110+185

Alabama vs Arkansas Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Alabama will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Alabama vs Arkansas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Alabama will cover the spread with 55.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Alabama has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 13 away games (+8.55 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 away games (+5.00 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Alabama have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+10.55 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)

Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Alabama has a 12-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.95 Units / 3.92% ROI).

  • 17-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.1 Units / -0.56% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Arkansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Arkansas has a 8-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.2 Units / -25.78% ROI).

  • 15-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.55 Units / 1.77% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Over for -5.3 Units / -21.95% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Under for +3.05 Units / 12.58% ROI

Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:

Alabama has averaged 89.5 points per game (5,013 points/56 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 76.1

Alabama made 11.1 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

Alabama averaged 89.1 points per game (3,028 points/34 games) last season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Alabama has 27.1 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 20.0

Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Arkansas averaged 46% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (815 free throw attempts/1,789 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 33%

Arkansas had 26.3 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Arkansas averaged 46% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (815 free throw attempts/1,789 field goal attempts) last season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 36%

Arkansas had 26.3 free throw attempts per game last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 19.6

Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:

Alabama has averaged 31.0 defensive rebounds per game (682 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.5

Alabama has averaged 28.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,609 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Alabama has averaged 6.2 steals per game (137 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.9

Alabama averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (927 rebounds/34 games) last season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Arkansas averaged 5.9 steals per game (184 steals/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Arkansas has averaged 6.4 steals per game (212 steals/33 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Arkansas has averaged 6.7 steals per game (354 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Arkansas allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (2,495 points/1,922 shots) last season — tied for 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23


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