Arizona Wildcats (8-1) vs Alabama Crimson Tide (6-4)
2023-12-20 23:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Arizona Wildcats -6.5 -- Over/Under: 175.5
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The Alabama Crimson Tide and Arizona Wildcats face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at the Footprint Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Alabama vs Arizona prediction.
Alabama Has Tested Themselves During Non-Conference Play
Alabama might not have the best record, but no one can say they haven’t played a tough schedule. Two games ago against Purdue, Alabama was defeated 92-86 and in the last game Creighton they were defeated 85-82. Alabama on the season is averaging 92.1 points while their defense is giving up 77.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 3rd while the defense is ranked 314th. Guard Mark Sears has been the top player for Alabama averaging 21.2 points while shooting 56 percent from the field. In this game, if Alabama wants any chance the defense is going to need to step up in a big way and make life tough on the Arizona offense.
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How Does Arizona Bounce Back?
Arizona has had a solid start to the season, but in the last game against Purdue, the defense really struggled. Arizona’s defense gave up 92 points and they ended up losing by eight points. Caleb Love did have a strong game putting up 29 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Arizona overall this season is averaging 92.9 points while their defense is giving up 67 points per game. The offense is ranked 2nd in the league while the defense is ranked 84th. Love on the season is averaging 15.8 points while shooting 42.5 percent from the field and 32.2 percent from behind the three point line.
Alabama vs Arizona Betting Prediction
There is going to be no shortage of scoring in this game. Alabama on the season is averaging 92.1 points while Arizona is averaging 92.9 points per game. Both defenses have proven at times they really struggling and I expect it’s going to be this game where both defenses are awful. Both of the teams are going to go over 90 points and that is going to be the difference here as this game is going to go over the total. This is a strong play.
