The fourth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats (26-5, 15-3 SEC) will be in the Southeastern Conference Tourney at Bridgestone Arena when they challenge the Alabama Crimson Tide (18-14, 9-10 SEC). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019, and can be seen on SEC Network.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Kentucky Wildcats Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Wildcats defeated the Florida Gators 66-57, while the Crimson Tide beat the Ole Miss Rebels 62-57.
Alabama played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.153 (below their season average of 0.260) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.5 (above their season average of 31.2). Ole Miss was 0.032 and 15.4, respectively, for those same stats. The Wildcats, meanwhile, made 26 of their 32 free throws (81.3 percent) and held the Gators to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.2 (below their season average of 31.2). Tyler Herro had a good game for Kentucky, putting up 16 points and six rebounds. Tevin Mack, meanwhile played a key role for Alabama with 21 points and six rebounds.
The high-octane offense of Kentucky (18th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 114.3) will square off against the mid-tier defense of Alabama (168th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 102.5). The Wildcats should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Alabama vs. Kentucky Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Kentucky, ATS Winner – Kentucky, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Kentucky ranks 12th in blocks per game (5.0) while Alabama ranks 179th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
- The Wildcats rank 144th in steals per game (6.0) while the Crimson Tide rank 231st (4.5).
- Alabama is 39th in the nation with 11.2 assists allowed per game while Kentucky is 44th with 11.3 assists allowed per game.
- The Wildcats rank sixth in rebounds allowed per game (29.4) while the Crimson Tide rank 120th (34.3).
- Alabama ranks 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Kentucky ranks 151st (22.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Crimson Tide have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Alabama has defeated opponents by an average of 1.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (7.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (0.6 below their season average).
