Alabama vs Texas Prediction 1/10/26 College Basketball Picks Today
Texas (9-6) vs. Alabama (11-4)
January 10, 2026 8:00 pm EDT
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The Texas Longhorns and Alabama Crimson Tide meet Saturday in the college basketball action at the Coleman Coliseum. Here’s a Alabama vs Texas Prediction. This article will include a Alabama vs Texas Pick.
Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
The Texas Longhorns lost to Mississippi State and Tennessee, and they play Vanderbilt next. Texas has split its last 10 games.
The Texas Longhorns are averaging 87.5 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 74.2 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Dailyn Swain is averaging 15.6 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Matas Vokietaitis is averaging 15.3 points and 6.3 rebounds. Tramon Mark is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Pope is dishing 2.7 assists. The Texas Longhorns are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 72.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Texas Longhorns are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38 rebounds per game.
Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview
The Alabama Crimson Tide beat Kentucky, lost to Vanderbilt, and they play Mississippi State next. Alabama has won 8 of its last 10 games.
The Alabama Crimson Tide are averaging 93.9 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 82.1 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Labaron Philon Jr. is averaging 21.3 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Aden Holloway is averaging 18.7 points and 3.8 assists. Amari Allen is the third double-digit scorer and Latrell Wrightsell is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Alabama Crimson Tide are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free throw line. The Alabama Crimson Tide are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win
- Alabama has won each of its last 23 games at Coleman Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Texas has lost five of its last six night games against Conference opponents.
- Alabama has won the first half in each of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Fifty-seven of Texas’ last 59 night games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 169 or fewer points.
- Five of Alabama’s last six night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 183+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Alabama ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (36.9).
- Alabama ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (68.1).
- Texas ranks T3rd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (29.0).
- Texas ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (21.0).
Alabama vs Texas Prediction
It feels weird laying double-digit chalk in what should be a marquee SEC matchup, but Texas hasn’t shown us much in big games this season. Since December, Texas has gotten blown out by Virginia, UConn, and Tennessee. Texas also has a recent ugly home loss to Mississippi State where it got 101 points dropped on its head. Alabama has the athletes and the scoring to give Texas fits, and it will be eager to rebound from a loss to Vanderbilt. Texas has to prove it can hang in a matchup like this. I’ll lay the points with the Tide.
