Alabama Crimson Tide vs Arizona Wildcats NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/13
The Alabama Crimson Tide will meet the Arizona Wildcats at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This non-conference game features the 12th-ranked Alabama team against the top-ranked Arizona team. The game will air on ESPN at 9:30 PM ET.
Arizona is favored to win with a spread of -1.5, while Alabama is the underdog with a spread of +1.5. The Wildcats are unbeaten with an 8-0 record, while the Crimson Tide holds a 7-2 record. The game over/under is set at 178.5 points.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs Arizona Wildcats Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Alabama Crimson Tide vs Arizona Wildcats
- Venue: Legacy Arena at BJCC, Birmingham AL
- Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
- Betting Odds: Arizona -1.5 (-111), Alabama +1.5 (-112)
Alabama Crimson Tide Team Preview
The Alabama Crimson Tide has been strong this season with a 7-2 record. They are ranked #12 in the AP poll and play in the Southeastern Conference. Their away record is impressive at 3-1.
Alabama scores 95.1 points per game, ranking them 6th in the nation. They are also effective from beyond the arc, making 12.6 three-pointers per game, which ranks 4th. Their field goal percentage stands at 47.9%, placing them 84th.
Labaron Philon Jr. is a standout player, averaging 21.4 points per game. Amari Allen also contributes with 10.9 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. The team is known for its offensive strength, with several players regularly scoring in double figures.
Arizona Wildcats Team Preview
The Arizona Wildcats are having a strong season with an 8-0 record. They are ranked #1 in the AP poll and play in the Big 12 Conference. At home, they have won all five of their games so far.
In their recent game against the Auburn Tigers, the Wildcats won 97-68. Koa Peat led the team with 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists. Ivan Kharchenkov also had a solid performance with 12 points and 8 assists.
The Wildcats are known for their efficient shooting. They rank 4th in field goal percentage at 53.0% and average 88.5 points per game. Their defense also contributes with 8.2 steals per game.
BTB Betting Pick
The spread for the game has Arizona favored by 1.5 points. Alabama scores more points per game than Arizona, with 95.1 compared to Arizona’s 88.5. Given Alabama’s higher scoring average and strong three-point shooting, picking Alabama to cover the spread at +1.5 seems reasonable.
The over/under line is set at 178.5 points. Alabama and Arizona both have high-scoring offenses, with Alabama at 95.1 points per game and Arizona at 88.5 points per game. With both teams’ offensive stats, taking the over at 178.5 points is a solid choice.