After a full week away from action, the Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball team will officially be back in action this upcoming Saturday for a SEC contest inside Bud Walton Arena against the Arkansas Razorbacks.
A building that has difficult to play in for Alabama historically, the Razorbacks own a 21-7 edge in this series head-to-head in Fayetteville, but Alabama did however win the most recent meeting between the two from Bud Walton Arena back in 2022-23, 84-69. In recent history as well, Alabama has also won each of the last four meetings in between the two programs dating back to 2021-22, three of which came in Tuscaloosa.
This season, Alabama vs. Arkansas is likely set to deliver once again as well, as both teams will certainly not be lacking for talent as in previous years, with the storylines also a plenty, none of which are bigger than it being the first game for John Calipari against Alabama as head coach of the Razorbacks.
Here is a look at the latest betting odds for Alabama vs. Arkansas as of Friday, Feb. 7, as well as a prediction for the game:
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Arkansas Razorbacks game odds:
All college basketball odds via BetMGM:
- Point Spread: Alabama (-4.5)
- Money Line: Alabama (-220), Arkansas (+180)
- Over/Under: 164.5
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Arkansas Razorbacks injury updates:
According to Friday night’s SEC Availability Report:
Alabama Crimson Tide
- Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Guard – Out
- Derrion Reid, Forward – Out
- Houston Mallette, Guard – Out
Arkansas Razorbacks
- Boogie Fland, Guard – Out
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Arkansas Razorbacks prediction, pick:
Even despite these two teams having different seasons up to this point, expect the Razorbacks to give Alabama a tough game Saturday night. However, expect the Crimson Tide to eventually come away with the victory, making it five-straight against the Razorbacks.
Prediction: Alabama 83, Arkansas 75
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Arkansas Razorbacks channel, start time, streaming:
Alabama and Arkansas will play Saturday, Feb. 8 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The game will take place from Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.
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