A SEC battle is set for Saturday night when the Arkansas Razorbacks (19-9, 8-7 in SEC) visit the #2 Alabama Crimson Tide (24-4, 14-1). According to Joe Lunardi’s latest Bracketology, Arkansas is the ninth seed in the West region and Alabama is the top overall seed. Below is my college basketball betting pick for Arkansas vs Alabama.
Arkansas vs Alabama Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | Alabama -7.5 |
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This game will be played at Coleman Coliseum at 2:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
Why Bet Alabama -7.5
✅ Alabama is 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games played.
✅ The Crimson Tide are 13-0 in their last 13 home games.
✅ Arkansas is 2-7 in their last nine road games.
NCAABB
Arkansas Razorbacks
Alabama Crimson Tide
Team Stats Per Game
Advanced Game Stats
Offense/Defense
| ARK | Advanced Game Stats | ALA |
|---|---|---|
| 69.3 | Pace | 73.2 |
| 100.1 | Off.Rate | 97.0 |
| .215 | FTr | .332 |
| .350 | 3PAr | .363 |
| .533 | TS% | .474 |
| 51.0 | TRB% | 44.0 |
| 45.1 | AST% | 40.0 |
| 15.4 | STL% | 7.5 |
| 21.8 | BLK% | 8.7 |
| .517 | eFG% | .440 |
| 15.9 | TOV% | 11.2 |
| 27.6 | ORB% | 25.4 |
| .141 | TF/FGA | .216 |
Defense/Offense
| ARK | Advanced Game Stats | ALA |
|---|---|---|
| 69.3 | Pace | 73.2 |
| 87.1 | Off.Rate | 118.8 |
| .193 | FTr | .502 |
| .409 | 3PAr | .469 |
| .485 | TS% | .588 |
| 49.0 | TRB% | 56.0 |
| 45.7 | AST% | 59.1 |
| 10.6 | STL% | 6.5 |
| 6.1 | BLK% | 12.1 |
| .465 | eFG% | .552 |
| 21.5 | TOV% | 13.2 |
| 26.5 | ORB% | 33.8 |
| .129 | TF/FGA | .351 |
Betting Trends
| ARK | Betting Trends | ALA |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 79 | Avg Score | 81.67 |
| 64 | Avg Opp Score | 67.67 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
| 69.67 | Avg Score | 102 |
| 66 | Avg Opp Score | 57.33 |
| ARK | Betting Trends | ALA |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 77.8 | Avg Score | 83.8 |
| 67 | Avg Opp Score | 68.2 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
| 2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
| 69.8 | Avg Score | 95.6 |
| 68.8 | Avg Opp Score | 60.2 |
| ARK | Betting Trends | ALA |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
| 7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
| 72.8 | Avg Score | 81.9 |
| 63.2 | Avg Opp Score | 67.4 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 10-0-0 |
| 4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
| 71.5 | Avg Score | 89.3 |
| 72.5 | Avg Opp Score | 63.2 |
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Arkansas Razorbacks
Last time out, Arkansas hosted the Georgia Bulldogs and were dominant in a 97-65 victory. This game was over quick as the Bulldogs fell into an early deficit and could never recover. The Razorbacks built a 20-point halftime lead and were able to grow that advantage in the final 20 minutes. Arkansas led by as many as 35 points, never trailed by more than one, and covered the -13.5-point spread.
Nick Smith Jr. had 26 points, one rebound, and two assists on the night. Anthony Black added 10 points, four rebounds, eight assists, and two steals in the win.
Through 28 games, Arkansas is scoring 75.0 points per game, shooting 48.6% from the field, and assisting on 13.9 made shots. The Razorbacks are allowing 65.5 points, grabbing 35.5 rebounds, blocking 5.3 shots, and stealing the ball 8.3 times.
Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama visited the South Carolina Gamecocks and needed overtime to win 78-76. With everything going on at their program, thanks to no one’s fault but their own, it was not a surprise to see the Crimson Tide struggle to get the win. Ultimately, a road win is always a good feeling and Alabama won’t apologize for that. Alabama led by as many as seven points, trailed by seven, and could not cover the -17.0-point spread.
Brandon Miller had 41 points, eight rebounds, one assist, three steals, and two blocks in the game. Charles Bediako added 10 points, nine rebounds, one steal, and two blocks in the victory.
After 28 games, Alabama is scoring 83.3 points per game, shooting 45.2% from the field, and assisting on 15.1 made shots. The Crimson Tide are allowing 68.6 points, grabbing 44.4 rebounds, blocking 5.1 shots, and stealing the ball 6.0 times.
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