In this article we will formulate an Alabama vs Arkansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th at the Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview
The Alabama Crimson Tide are 18-7 (8-4) this season after they defeated South Carolina by a score of 89-75 in their last game. Alabama led 45-32 at halftime and they added 44 points in the second half in the win. The Crimson Tide shot 48% from the field, 41% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Aden Holloway led Alabama with 20 points and four rebounds, while Labaron Philon Jr added 19 points and six assists in the win.
Prior to that game, Alabama defeated Ole Miss by a score of 93-74 and Auburn by a score of 96-92. The Crimson Tide have scored 91.8 points per game with 41.3 rebounds and 16.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 82.7 points against per game this season. Labaron Philon Jr is averaging 21.3 points and 4.9 assists per game, while Aden Holloway is averaging 17.0 points and 3.9 assists per game for the Crimson Tide. Alabama is shooting 45.6% from the field, 76.0% on free throws, and 35.8% on three pointers this season.
Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview
The Arkansas Razorbacks are 19-6 (9-3) this year after they defeated Auburn by a score of 88-75 in their last game. Arkansas led 38-32 at halftime and they scored 50 points in the second half in the win. The Razorbacks shot 57% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Darius Acuff Jr led Arkansas with 31 points and seven assists, while Billy Richmond III added 25 points and four assists in the win.
Prior to that game, Arkansas defeated LSU by a score of 91-62 and Mississippi State by a score of 88-68. The Razorbacks have scored 88.8 points per game with 36.1 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.5 points against per game this season. Darius Acuff Jr is averaging 21.2 points and 6.3 assists per game, while Meleek Thomas is averaging 15.0 points and 3.7 rebounds per game for the Razorbacks. Arkansas is shooting 50.4% from the field, 73.8% on free throws, and 37.1% on three pointers this year.
Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win
- Alabama has won each of its last five games against Arkansas.
- Arkansas has lost each of its last four games at Coleman Coliseum.
- Alabama has won the first half in seven of its last eight games as an AP-ranked team at Coleman Coliseum.
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
- Arkansas has won each of its last 10 February games as an AP-ranked team.
- Alabama has lost each of its last four games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Arkansas has won the first half in each of its last seven February games as an AP-ranked team.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Arkansas’ last 64 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 182 or fewer points.
- Each of the last 12 games between Arkansas and Alabama have produced a total of 180 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Alabama ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (35.9).
- Alabama ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (68.3).
- Arkansas is one of only three teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last four NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Arkansas ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (11.1%).
Alabama vs Arkansas Prediction
Arkansas comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they are second in the SEC standings. The Razorbacks are shooting 50% from the field and they have scored at least 83 points in four of their last five games. Alabama has won four in a row and they have scored at least 89 points in all four of those wins. The Crimson Tide are an elite offensive team, but they really struggle to get stops. I will back Alabama at home, but I don’t love it, as I don’t trust their defense.