Alabama vs Arkansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for February 25 (Razorbacks Can't Hang With Crimson Tide)

Alabama vs Arkansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for February 25 (Razorbacks Can't Hang With Crimson Tide)

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Alabama vs Arkansas Game Info

  • 2022-23 NCAA Basketball Regular Season Game
  • No. 2 Alabama (24-4, 14-1 SEC) vs. Arkansas (19-9, 8-7 SEC)
  • Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023
  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • Venue: Coleman Coliseum -- Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • Coverage: ESPN2

The No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide play host to the SEC rival Arkansas Razorbacks in an exciting NCAA college basketball tilt scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. ET.

Alabama has been racking up wins lately, improving to 6-1 in its last seven games with Wednesday's 78-76 overtime win against South Carolina. Meanwhile, Arkansas aims for its third straight victory after a massive 97-65 win over Georgia to start the week.

Will Alabama continue dominating the SEC competition? Or will Arkansas shock the world with a huge road upset?

Alabama vs Arkansas Odds & Spread

Alabama enters this contest as the clear home favorite on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 2 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 153.5 points with the over being favored at -115 odds.

Alabama vs Arkansas Betting Trends

  • Alabama is 17-11-0 against the spread this season.
  • The Crimson Tide are 9-6 as 8.5-point favorites or more.
  • Alabama has played 28 games this year, and 13 of them have gone over the total.
  • Arkansas is 14-14-0 against the spread this season.
  • There have been 11 Arkansas games (out of 28) that hit the over this season.
Alabama Rank Alabama AVG Arkansas AVG Arkansas Rank
5th 83.3 Points Scored 75 105th
141st 68.6 Points Allowed 65.5 62nd
1st 41 Rebounds 32.8 121st
21st 10.9 Off. Rebounds 8.4 201st
6th 10.4 3pt Made 5 351st
51st 15.1 Assists 13.9 122nd
314th 13.6 Turnovers 12.5 233rd

Alabama vs Arkansas Prediction & Pick

The first meeting of the season between these SEC rivals didn't go well for Arkansas, losing 84-69 at home back in January. Unfortunately for the Razorbacks, this game won't be any easier. Alabama is a perfect 13-0 at Coleman Coliseum, where it averages 89.8 PPG (No. 2) and wins by an average of 27.7 points.

Arkansas is also an unimpressive 2-6 on the road this season and has lost four of its six meetings against ranked opponents. I also see the Razorbacks getting beat up in the paint all night long. While they average just 35.5 rebounds per game (No. 111), the Crimson Tide lead the nation with a 44.4 RPG clip, which only grows to 46.2 RPG at Coleman Coliseum.

Arkansas will make things interesting at times, but Alabama has the talent and firepower to solidify itself as the SEC team to beat with a victory.

Final Score Prediction: Alabama: 85 | Arkansas: 75

Alabama vs Arkansas Best Bet

When it comes to the best bet, I see Alabama covering as the 8.5-point favorite. Although Arkansas is a respectable 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games, it has only covered the spread once in seven road matchups against SEC rivals this season. Meanwhile, Alabama is 6-1 ATS in conference games at home and is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 outings overall.

After Alabama destroy Arkansas in their last meeting, I fully expect the Crimson Tide to win big again this afternoon.

Bet: Alabama -8.5 (-110)

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