Kentucky vs Alabama Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Kentucky vs Alabama
The Kentucky Wildcats battle the Alabama Crimson Tide, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, January 3.
The best betting angle could be Alabama against the spread. You can land -110 that the market leaders are able to cover the -5.5 line and they are more than capable when playing Kentucky.
Kentucky Wildcats won their previous game, beating Bellarmine Knights at home. It was a 99-85 win.
Alabama Crimson Tide were winners last time out. It was a 102-78 home victory against Yale Bulldogs.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The scoreline was 99-70 in favor of Alabama when they last played Kentucky. Alabama have won three on the spin against Kentucky. They’ve also claimed 6 wins in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alabama
|
23-9 | 2935 | 2671 | 264 | 15-6 | 8-3 | 1L |
Kentucky
|
21-13 | 2746 | 2510 | 236 | 16-6 | 5-7 | 1L |
Kentucky vs Alabama Prediction & Picks
From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Kentucky vs Alabama betting preview covers it all.
Game Prediction
Alabama are available at odds of -110 when it comes to backing them against the spread in this college contest. The appealing -5.5 line could be covered with ease by the favorites and this looks like a value bet.
We track all injuries that could impact each team before making our basketball picks. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the college hoops action.
Key Kentucky vs Alabama stats:
Bama -5.5 Probability
The best betting sites suggest there’s a 52.4% chance of our pick delivering a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.
If you’re in pursuit of bigger odds, then a Bet Builder could be the way forward. Take Bama to cover the line with additional selections until you’re satisfied with the price.
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Player Prop Picks
Aden Holloway (Alabama) can be wagered to record Under 2.5 rebounds at -189. Let’s shoot for a relatively low total and take him to go under the Player Rebounds line.
Latest Aden Holloway Player Prop Odds
Denzel Aberdeen (Kentucky) can be wagered to total Under 2.5 assists at +115. We can feel confident that he might fall short on the Player Assists front as the total looks too high.
Latest Denzel Aberdeen Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Alabama -5.5, Under 175.5 and Aden Holloway (Alabama) to get Under 2.5 rebounds.
A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
77
-
87
Alabama
There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Crimson Tide to record a 87-77 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.
Kentucky vs Alabama Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Alabama are regarded as having a 67% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -200. Kentucky are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +164.
The current spread is 4.5 and the total points line is 175.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you fancy Under 175.5, then the odds are -115.
Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The top betting apps offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.
In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Labaron Philon Jr. is available at -120 to rack up Over 19.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -105 is available.
Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with college basketball fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, player and team props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.
- NCAAB: 15/03 2025 Kentucky 70 Alabama 99
- NCAAB: 23/02 2025 Kentucky 83 Alabama 96
- NCAAB: 18/01 2025 Alabama 102 Kentucky 97
- NCAAB: 24/02 2024 Alabama 95 Kentucky 117
- NCAAB: 07/01 2023 Kentucky 52 Alabama 78
- NCAAB: 19/02 2022 Alabama 81 Kentucky 90
- NCAAB: 06/02 2022 Kentucky 66 Alabama 55
- NCAAB: 27/01 2021 Kentucky 59 Alabama 70
- NCAAB: 13/01 2021 Alabama 85 Kentucky 65
- NCAAB: 11/01 2020 Alabama 67 Kentucky 76
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Kentucky Stats
Alabama Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 150.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 165.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 170.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
- Over 170.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.20 pts and allowed 67.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 78.90 pts and allowed 86.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 177.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 176.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 170.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
- Over 170.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 95.50 pts and allowed 81.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 94.50 pts and allowed 81.70 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Southeastern | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Florida
|
26-7 | 2864 | 2376 | 488 | 18-3 | 8-4 | 1L |
Arkansas
|
26-8 | 3058 | 2723 | 335 | 20-3 | 6-5 | 5W |
Vanderbilt
|
26-8 | 2936 | 2557 | 379 | 15-3 | 11-5 | 1L |
|
Alabama
|
23-9 | 2935 | 2671 | 264 | 15-6 | 8-3 | 1L |
Georgia
|
22-10 | 2874 | 2533 | 341 | 15-6 | 7-4 | 1L |
Tennessee
|
22-11 | 2622 | 2289 | 333 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Texas A&M
|
21-11 | 2807 | 2546 | 261 | 14-5 | 7-6 | 1L |
Missouri
|
20-12 | 2549 | 2411 | 138 | 15-4 | 5-8 | 3L |
|
Kentucky
|
21-13 | 2746 | 2510 | 236 | 16-6 | 5-7 | 1L |
Texas
|
18-14 | 2681 | 2458 | 223 | 13-7 | 5-7 | 3L |
Oklahoma
|
19-15 | 2813 | 2621 | 192 | 13-5 | 6-10 | 1L |
Auburn
|
17-16 | 2730 | 2620 | 110 | 14-6 | 3-10 | 1L |
LSU
|
15-17 | 2606 | 2512 | 94 | 10-9 | 5-8 | 4L |
Ole Miss
|
15-20 | 2656 | 2664 | -8 | 9-9 | 6-11 | 1L |
Mississippi State
|
13-19 | 2484 | 2618 | -134 | 9-10 | 4-9 | 6L |
South Carolina
|
13-19 | 2398 | 2447 | -49 | 11-8 | 2-11 | 1L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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