Alabama has become one of the most entertaining basketball programs in the country under coach Nate Oates. The Alabama Crimson Tide coach has brought in a fast-paced style of basketball that features a lot of outside shooting on offense. Alabama’s s coach, however, won’t let his players forget their hard hats either.
The Crimson Tide can make plays on defense that provide some layers to Alabama vs Arkansas basketball betting. The Arkansas Razorbacks are a top-25 team that can’t seem to catch much luck when it comes to injuries. Arkansas is missing some key pieces on the college basketball injury report that have forced the Razorbacks to shuffle their rotation.
Arkansas looks like one of the better teams to be involved with when making March Madness picks. Grabbing a win over Alabama would go a long way for the Razorbacks. Anyone making NCAAB picks will be able to tune in and see a good game.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Odds
Last Game Records
Alabama is coming into this match on a back of a four-match winning streak, with the latest win being against Kentucky, 78-52. As for Arkansas, they most recently lost to Auburn, 59-72.
The last time these two teams met was back in February of 2022, when Alabama managed to get the W over Arkansas, 68-67.
Matchup Information
Alabama Crimson Tide at Arkansas Razorbacks
Location of the game: Bud Walton Arena. Fayetteville, AR.
Date: Wednesday, 11th January. 7:00 PM.
How to watch: ESPN 2.
Alabama Crimson Tide at Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Analysis
Alabama Pushes Pace, Knocks Down Big Shots
Stats for Alabama Crimson Tide will show what an outstanding player freshman Brandon Miller is. Miller puts up 19.1 points, grabs 8.5 rebounds, and hands out 1.9 assists per game. Having a shooter as reliable as Miller has made Alabama a dynamic offense.
Of all the NCAA basketball games today, it will be hard to find a better offense than the Crimson Tide. Alabama ranks 14th nationally in scoring, putting up 82.9 points per game. The Crimson Tide shoot 44.4 percent from the field and 34.9 percent from the 3-point line.
When it comes to defense, people laying money on Alabama vs Arkansas basketball betting will see that the Crimson Tide’s defense is more than effective.
Alabama ranks 12th in the country in field goal percentage defense, making 37.8 percent of its shots. The Crimson Tide only allowed their opponents to shoot 27.8 percent from the 3-point line.
Arkansas May Be in For Some Tough Battles in Conference
Arkansas Razorbacks odds have shifted in the wrong direction since the season started. Several college basketball players that were major contributors for Arkansas suffered injuries early in the season.
Guard Nick Smith Jr., who averaged 12.8 points per game, only played five games for the Razorbacks before being sidelined for an injury. Forward Trevon Brazile made it nine games and averaged 11.8 points per game before he had to sit out.
Losing two players like that to injury would make things difficult for most NCAA basketball teams. The Razorbacks are off to a 1-2 start in conference play and are 7-7-1 against the spread. Arkansas has still been excellent at home, compiling an 8-0 record straight up.
The Razorbacks average 76.2 points per game and shoot 47.5 percent from the field. Arkansas’ 3-point field goal defense is excellent, limiting opponents to 29 percent from the perimeter. The Razorbacks have made things miserable for anyone on their NCAAB schedule.
Updates
- Arkansas is 0-3 against the spread in the last three games.
- Alabama is 8-6-1 against the spread.
- The Razorbacks have seen the total go under in 11 of their 15 games.
- The Crimson Tide have seen the total go over in eight of their 15 games.
- Alabama is 3-0 in true road games.
Alabama Crimson Tide at Arkansas Razorbacks Betting preview
NCAAB odds show that Alabama is a one-point road favorite despite Arkansas having several injury issues. The Crimson Tide are -118 on the Moneyline, while the Razorbacks are -104. The over/under line has been set at 153.5 points.
Alabama Crimson Tide at Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Prediction
This is a game where anyone making NCAAB picks can expect Arkansas to try and make this game ugly. The Razorbacks will have their hands full trying to climb the college basketball standings with the amount of injuries they have. Arkansas has already shown the ability in conference to engage in a number of low-scoring contests.
While people engaging in Alabama vs Arkansas basketball betting will expect the Crimson Tide to knock down outside shots and push the pace, Arkansas will be working to keep the pace more under control.
Of all the NCAAB basketball games today, this one will be hard to see the home team winning. Grab Alabama as slight favorites to win.
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