- Alabama is a -5.5 point favorite vs Kentucky
- Total (Over/Under): 176.5 points
- Kentucky / Alabama TV channel: ESPN
The Kentucky Wildcats visit Coleman Coliseum to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide on Jan. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Alabama is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).
The Kentucky vs. Alabama Over/Under is 176.5 total points.
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Kentucky vs. Alabama Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kentucky | +5.5 -115 | O 176.5 -115 | 180 |
| Alabama | -5.5 -105 | U 176.5 -105 | -220 |
Kentucky vs Alabama Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Alabama will win this college basketball game with 69.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Kentucky vs Alabama Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Alabama will cover the spread with 57.4% confidence for today’s game.
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Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.80 Units / 0% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.30 Units / 24% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.20 Units / 0% ROI)
Alabama Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Alabama has hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 37 games (+20.40 Units / 3% ROI)
- Alabama has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 37 games (+11.50 Units / 1% ROI)
- Alabama have covered the 1H Spread in 25 of their last 37 games (+11.10 Units / 26% ROI)
- Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 24 games at home (+9.05 Units / 33% ROI)
- Alabama has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 37 games (+4.55 Units / 11% ROI)
Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kentucky has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI).
- 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.35 Units / 0.11% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Alabama has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI).
- 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.3 Units / 1.06% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (847 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Kentucky allowed 79.6 points per game (2,389 points/30 games) last season — tied for 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Kentucky allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (92/318) this season — 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:
Alabama has averaged 90.6 points per game (7,612 points/84 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
Alabama has made 11.2 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7
Alabama has attempted 1,727 threes at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among SEC Teams
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
Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (847 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Kentucky allowed 79.6 points per game (2,389 points/30 games) last season — tied for 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Kentucky allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (92/318) this season — 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:
Alabama has averaged 90.6 points per game (7,612 points/84 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
Alabama has made 11.2 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7
Alabama has attempted 1,727 threes at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among SEC Teams
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
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