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, tipping off at 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Before you place your bet on this matchup 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 against Kentucky on Saturday and the over/under has been set at 179.5 points. Keep reading for a few betting trends and insights if you plan to place a wager on the contest.

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Alabama vs. Kentucky: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Alabama has won 14 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 12 times.
• Kentucky has compiled a 14-12-0 record against the spread this year.
• The Crimson Tide have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered six times in 12 games when playing at home, and they've covered six times in 10 games when playing on the road.
• This season, the Wildcats are 9-7-0 at home against the spread (.562 winning percentage). Away, they are 3-4-0 ATS (.429).
• Alabama is 8-5-0 against the spread in conference play this year.
• Kentucky is 8-5-0 against the spread in SEC action this year.

Alabama vs. Kentucky: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Alabama has been the moneyline favorite in 21 games this season and has come away with the win 17 times (81%) in those contests.
• This season, the Crimson Tide have come away with a win 13 times in 14 chances when named as a favorite of at least -610 or better on the moneyline.
• Kentucky is 5-2 in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 71.4% of those games).
• The Wildcats have played as a moneyline underdog of +440 or longer in just one game this season, which they won.
• Alabama has an implied victory probability of 85.9% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

Alabama vs. Kentucky Head-to-Head Comparison

• Alabama averages 90.6 points per game (first in college basketball) while giving up 80.3 per outing (349th in college basketball). It has a +268 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 10.3 points per game.
• Mark Sears ranks 52nd in the country with a team-high 18.5 points per game.
• Kentucky outscores opponents by 10.1 points per game (posting 85.8 points per game, third in college basketball, and giving up 75.7 per outing, 290th in college basketball) and has a +262 scoring differential.
• Kentucky's leading scorer, Otega Oweh, ranks 162nd in college basketball, putting up 16.2 points per game.
• The Crimson Tide win the rebound battle by an average of 7.6 boards. They are collecting 39.9 rebounds per game (second in college basketball) compared to their opponents' 32.3 per contest.
• Grant Nelson leads the Crimson Tide with 8.1 rebounds per game (61st in college basketball action).
• The Wildcats are 41st in college basketball at 35.1 rebounds per game. That's 3.2 more than the 31.9 their opponents average.
• Amari Williams is 39th in the country with 8.7 rebounds per game, leading the Wildcats.
• Alabama averages 104.2 points per 100 possessions on offense (24th in college basketball), and gives up 92.4 points per 100 possessions (157th in college basketball).
• The Wildcats rank 13th 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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