Alabama vs. Kentucky Predictions - February 22

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SEC action features the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide (21-5, 10-3 SEC) at home against the No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats (18-8, 7-6 SEC) on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET.

Saturday's matchup between the Crimson Tide and the Wildcats features the Crimson Tide as substantial 11.5-point favorites. A 180.5-point over/under has been set for the matchup.

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Alabama vs. Kentucky Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Saturday, February 22, 2025
  • Game time: 6:00 PM ET
  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • Arena: Coleman Coliseum

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Alabama vs. Kentucky Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Alabama (-11.5)
  • Moneyline: Alabama (-671), Kentucky (+470)
  • Total: 180.5 points

Pick ATS:Kentucky (+11.5)

  • Pick OU: Under (180.5)
  • Prediction: Alabama 86, Kentucky 80

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Alabama vs. Kentucky Comparison

Alabama Rank Alabama Stat Kentucky Stat Kentucky Rank
1st 90.6 Points Scored 85.8 3rd
349th 80.3 Points Allowed 75.7 290th
28th 16.6 Assists 17.3 11th
291st 12.5 Turnovers 10.0 60th
34th 48.2% Field Goal % 48.6% 23rd
78th 41.9% Field Goal % Allowed 42.3% 99th

Alabama Key Players

  • Mark Sears leads the Crimson Tide in points and assists per game, scoring 18.5 points and distributing 4.8 assists.
  • Grant Nelson leads Alabama in rebounding, grabbing 8.1 boards per game while also scoring 12.5 points a contest.
  • Sears leads the Crimson Tide in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.4 shots per game from beyond the arc.
  • The Alabama steals leader is Labaron Philon, who averages 1.1 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Nelson, who compiles 1.3 rejections per contest.

Kentucky Key Players

  • Otega Oweh puts up 16.2 points per game and is the top scorer for the Wildcats.
  • Amari Williams puts up a stat line of 8.7 rebounds, 10.8 points and 2.9 assists per game for Kentucky to take the top rebound spot on the team. Lamont Butler has the top spot for assists with 4.6 per game, adding 12.5 points and 2.8 rebounds per matchup.
  • Jaxson Robinson is the top scorer from distance for the Wildcats, hitting 2.7 threes per game.
  • Kentucky's leader in steals is Butler with 1.8 per game, and its leader in blocks is Williams with 1.4 per game.

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