Alabama vs Kentucky Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for February 22

The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide (21-5, 10-3 SEC) host the No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats (18-8, 7-6 SEC) in SEC action at Coleman Coliseum, beginning at 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Before you place your bet on this game at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Alabama vs. Kentucky Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Saturday, February 22, 2025
• Game time: 6:00 PM ET
• TV channel: ESPN
• Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Arena: Coleman Coliseum

Alabama vs. Kentucky Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Alabama win (72.2%)

Alabama is an 11.5-point favorite over Kentucky on Saturday and the over/under is set at 180.5 points. Keep reading for some betting insights and trends to help you make an informed wager on the game.

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Alabama vs. Kentucky: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Alabama has compiled a 14-12-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Kentucky is 14-12-0 ATS this season.
• Against the spread, the Crimson Tide have played worse at home, covering six times in 12 home games, and six times in 10 road games.
• The Wildcats' winning percentage against the spread at home is .562 (9-7-0). On the road, it is .429 (3-4-0).
• Alabama's record against the spread in conference games is 8-5-0.
• Kentucky's SEC record against the spread is 8-5-0.

Alabama vs. Kentucky: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Alabama has won in 17, or 81%, of the 21 contests it has been named as the moneyline favorite in this year.
• The Crimson Tide have a win-loss record of 13-1 when favored by -671 or better by oddsmakers this year.
• Kentucky has been the underdog on the moneyline seven total times this season. Kentucky has finished 5-2 in those games.
• The Wildcats have played as a moneyline underdog of +470 or longer in just one game this season, which they won.
• Alabama has an implied victory probability of 87% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

Alabama vs. Kentucky Head-to-Head Comparison

• Alabama is outscoring opponents by 10.3 points per game with a +268 scoring differential overall. It puts up 90.6 points per game (first in college basketball) and allows 80.3 per contest (349th in college basketball).
• Mark Sears is 53rd in the country with a team-high 18.5 points per game.
• Kentucky has a +262 scoring differential, topping opponents by 10.1 points per game. It is putting up 85.8 points per game, third in college basketball, and is giving up 75.7 per outing to rank 290th in college basketball.
• Otega Oweh is ranked 162nd in the country with a team-leading 16.2 points per game.
• The Crimson Tide are second in the country at 39.9 rebounds per game. That's 7.6 more than the 32.3 their opponents average.
• Grant Nelson is 61st in college basketball play with 8.1 rebounds per game to lead the Crimson Tide.
• The Wildcats win the rebound battle by 3.2 boards on average. They record 35.1 rebounds per game, 41st in college basketball, while their opponents grab 31.9.
• Amari Williams is 39th in college basketball with 8.7 rebounds per game, leading the Wildcats.
• Alabama averages 104.2 points per 100 possessions (24th in college basketball), while giving up 92.4 points per 100 possessions (158th in college basketball).
• The Wildcats rank 12th in college basketball averaging 106.5 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 207th, allowing 94 points per 100 possessions.

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