The Arkansas Razorbacks VS Alabama Crimson Tide matchup has two paths for the teams. On one hand, the Razorbacks get the ultimate opportunity to give their March Madness resume a huge shot in the arm this Saturday as they face off against the Crimson Tide on the road.
Will Arkansas defeat Alabama in Tuscaloosa? Or will the Crimson Tide sweep away the Razorbacks?
Keep reading this betting preview by MatchPlug for everything you need to know about the game between Razorbacks and Crimson Tide. It has the Basketball Predictions, picks, and odds for today’s matchup.
Predictions and Betting Preview for Arkansas Razorbacks VS Alabama Crimson Tide
- Venue: Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- When: Saturday, February 25th, 2023
- Time: 11:00 GMT
- Teams to play: Razorbacks and Crimson Tide
- Picks: SPREAD -7.5
Odds as seen on 1XBet and BetMGM
Betting On Arkansas Razorbacks
Season record: 19-9
- 1XBet Spread: +7.5
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 152.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 3.76
- BetMGM Spread: +8.5
- BetMGM Over/Under: Over 151.5
The Arkansas Razorbacks are should play some of the best games they’ve ever done this season if they hope to secure an upset win against the Crimson Tide today. Arkansas were not close to completing this challenge last January at home when they lost to Alabama, 84-69.
But, in the games that followed, Arkansas showed that they shouldn’t be taken for granted even by a strong team like Alabama. They scored shots against the Texas A&M Aggies, Kentucky Wildcats, and Florida Gators after their loss to the Crimson Tide.
The Razorbacks’ defense can mess up their opponent’s flow for the whole game, as they rank top 20 in the country when it comes to adjusted defensive efficiency and top 25 in opponents’ eFG. The Under is 3-1 in Arkansas’ last four games on the road.
Betting On The Alabama Crimson Tide
Season record: 24-4
- 1XBet Spread: -7.5
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 152.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.288
- BetMGM Spread: -8.5
- BetMGM Over/Under: Under 151.5
Alabama has been noticeably great this season and is arguably the best team in the whole of Division I basketball presently, despite their loss to the Tennessee Volunteers (68-59) in Knoxville last week Wednesday. The Crimson tide gets recognized for its impressive balance on both ends of the course. They are great on offense and defense.
The Crimson Tide are top 15 in the USA in adjusted offensive efficiency and top 10 in adjusted defensive efficiency. The first time they met with Arkansas, they shot 54.6 eFG% and held the Razorbacks to just 44.3 eFG%.
Alabama went 9/20 from deep, while Arkansas made only two of 10 attempts from the back of the arc, in large part as the Crimson Tide’s defense didn’t give them space to breathe. The Crimson Tide are 6-1 ATS in their past seven home games.
MatchPlug Prediction
Alabama can watch out for a redoubled effort today from Arkansas, but they won’t fold. The Crimson Tide will find a way to cut through the Razorbacks’ defense at the beginning of the game and force turnovers for transition baskets to build a large lead in the first half.
Final Prediction: Alabama spread.
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