A seven-game home winning streak is on the line for the Alabama Crimson Tide (12-8, 4-3 SEC) when they welcome the Arkansas Razorbacks (15-5, 3-4 SEC) to Coleman Coliseum. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020, and will air on SEC Network.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Crimson Tide were beaten by the 22nd-ranked LSU Tigers, 90-76, while the Razorbacks lost a tough one against the South Carolina Gamecocks, 79-77.
Arkansas had a free throw rate of 0.481 (above their season average of 0.252) while Alabama had a turnover percentage of 10.4 (better than their season average of 17.8). Alabama received a boost from Alex Reese, who had 17 points. Mason Jones, meanwhile led the way for Arkansas, putting up 34 points and 12 rebounds.
The Razorbacks won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 82-70. The Razorbacks’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Crimson Tide. Arkansas had a rate of 9.9, while Alabama posted a mark of 18.6. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The physical Alabama offense could be living from the free throw line in this contest. The Crimson Tide rank 53rd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.267, while Arkansas is among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 271st-ranked FTA rate of 0.253). The Razorbacks should be expected to protect the ball well. They rank 35th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent), while the Crimson Tide force the 81st-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 18.0 percent).
Arkansas Razorbacks at Alabama Crimson Tide Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Alabama, ATS Winner – Alabama, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Alabama averages 41.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 13th in the NCAA. Arkansas ranks 248th in rebounds allowed per game (38.1).
- The Razorbacks rank 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Crimson Tide rank 156th (4.1).
- Arkansas ranks 16th in assists allowed per game (9.8) while Alabama ranks 75th (11.6).
- The Razorbacks rank 20th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Crimson Tide rank 205th (8.3).
- Arkansas ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while Alabama ranks 184th (23.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Razorbacks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 10.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Crimson Tide have scored an average of 80.2 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (4.5 below their season average).
