Arkansas vs Alabama Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Arkansas vs Alabama Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 8th, at the Bud Walton Arena. Let’s take a look at an Arkansas Razorbacks vs Alabama Crimson Tide pick. 

Alabama is Dominating 

Alabama is dominating heading into this game and they have won four games in a row. Two games ago against Mississippi State, they won 88-84 and in the last game against Georgia they won 90-69. At halftime against Georgia they were up 39-28 and in the second half they put up 51 points on the way to the win. Alabama, as a team, shot 52.6 percent from the field and 42.3 percent from behind the three-point line. Mark Sears had a strong game putting up 20 points, six assists, and five rebounds. 

Alabama comes into this game with a 19-3 record overall and they have gone 13-9 against the spread. Alabama is averaging 90.2 points while their defense is giving up 78.3 points per game The offense is ranked 1st in the league while the defense is ranked 330th. They like to play at a fast pace, but defense has been a major issue, and they will need to start playing more defense at some point. Mark Sears is averaging 18.1 points while shooting 40.4 percent from the field. 

Why Alabama Will beat Arkansas

Alabama has won 15 of its last 16 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Arkansas has lost seven of its last eight games against AP-ranked opponents at Bud Walton Arena.

Arkansas has lost the first half in each of its last three games at Bud Walton Arena.

Is Arkansas Finally Figuring It Out?

Arkansas appears they are finally figuring it out, and they have won two games in a row. If they were to win this game, it would make an even bigger statement. Arkansas has won back to back games against Kentucky and Texas. On Wednesday, Arkansas faced off against Texas and they were able to secure the 78-70 victory. The Razorbacks shot 44 percent from the field and 41.2 percent from behind the three point line. 

Arkansas comes into this game with a 14-8 record overall and they have gone 7-14-1 against the spread. The over has hit in nine of the games. Arkansas is averaging 76.8 points, while their defense is giving up 68.7 points per game. They are shooting 46.7 percent from the field which is 81st in the league. This is a good shot blocking team, averaging 5.64 blocks per game. Adou Thiero has been the top player for Arkansas averaging 16.2 points while shooting 57.4 percent from the field and 23.5 percent from behind the three point line. 

Why Arkansas Will Beat Alabama

Arkansas has won 31 of its last 37 night games at Bud Walton Arena.

Alabama has lost five of its last six games at Bud Walton Arena.

Alabama has lost the first half in each of its last three games at Bud Walton Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Arkansas vs Alabama Prediction

This game is going to be a shootout. Arkansas is averaging 76.8 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Alabama is averaging 90.2 points and they are going to run up the score here. Both of the teams aren’t going to end up missing many shots, and this game is going to end up going over the total. Both of the teams are going to go over 85 points, and it wouldn’t shock me if both teams finished with over 95 points. Back the over.