Kentucky vs Alabama Prediction, Picks and Odds for Feb 22: Take Wildcats (+10) On The Road

Kentucky vs Alabama College Basketball Best Bets

The last time that the Kentucky Wildcats made their way to Tuscaloosa, Ala., things didn’t go very well for the visiting team, as the host Alabama Crimson Tide won by 26 points. Can the Wildcats have more success this time around when listed by BetUS Sportsbook as the road underdog?

Despite losing its last two games, Alabama is 7-2 against ranked teams this season. Kentucky has won seven of nine matchups versus ranked teams. Alabama is tied for fourth in the odds of winning March Madness at +900, while Kentucky is 10th at +3500 in the championship odds.

Neither Kentucky nor Alabama are considered to be March Madness bubble teams, but this game could have the feel of an NCAA Tournament game. Alabama has covered in three of its last four home games against Kentucky with the last three games landing under the total.

Kentucky vs Alabama Prediction Today

This could be one of the more entertaining and competitive games being played on Saturday as both teams will look to add another quality win to their growing totals. Don’t be surprised to see Alabama win outright, but when making our college basketball picks, it might be hard to cover as 10-point favorites.

Kentucky vs Alabama How to Watch

• Game: Kentucky (18-6, 7-6 SEC) vs Alabama (21-5, 10-3)
• Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 22, 6:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, AL
• Kentucky vs Alabama Live Stream: FuboTV

Find Kentucky vs Alabama betting trends here.

Top 2 Kentucky vs Alabama Betting Picks

1. Kentucky ATS +10

Kentucky has covered against the college basketball spreads in three of its four games this season as a road underdog. Keep that in mind when looking at the betting options for this SEC showdown.

Alabama beat Kentucky the first time around. The rematch will be a whole different story https://t.co/o0kaeBsEHA

— Herald-Leader Sports (@KentuckySports) February 21, 2025

Three of Alabama’s last four games have come against ranked teams, with the Crimson Tide failing to cover in each of those games. Kentucky has covered in each of its last four games, so take the Wildcats to cover the 10-point spread.

Bet On Kentucky +10 vs Alabama

2. Kentucky vs Alabama Under 180

Defense has been optional in the last two games between the Wildcats and the Crimson Tide. When the teams met at Rupp Arena last season, the host Wildcats rolled to a 117-95 victory. In the first meeting this season, visiting Alabama outscored Kentucky 102-97.

These two teams both have top five offensive ratings nationally according to the Pomeroy basketball database. That has resulted in the college basketball odds total being set at 180 points for this contest.

While this won’t be a defensive slugfest, go with the game to land under 180.

Bet On Kentucky vs Alabama Under 180

Kentucky vs Alabama Best Player Prop Bet

Alabama G Mark Sears Over 5.5 Assists (-117)

Since being benched in a win over LSU, Mark Sears has averaged 4.6 assists over the last six games. Sears is coming off a season-high 35 points so Kentucky will look to limit the open looks for the All-American guard.

Mark Sears at #15 Missouri

35 PTS
5 AST
2 REB
FG: 12-20 (60%)
3FG: 5-11 (45.4%)
FT: 6-7 (85.7%)
36 MINpic.twitter.com/p69toFqvv7

— Saturday | 5 CT | ESPN 🐘🏀 (@UARoundballGuy) February 21, 2025

This should be an uptempo game with lots of scoring, so look at Sears to go over 5.5 assists as one of the top college basketball player props to bet on for Saturday’s contest.

Bet on Mark Sears Over 5.5 Assists

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