Alabama Crimson Tide vs Arkansas Razorbacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/25
The Crimson Tide and Razorbacks are set to face off at 8:30 ET on ESPN. The Razorbacks will host the game at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR. Alabama is favored by -6.5 in this Southeastern conference matchup the against Arkansas. The over/under for the game is set at 163.5 points.
ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Arkansas Razorbacks +6.5
This game will be played at Bud Walton Arena at 8:30 ET on Saturday, February 8th.
WHY BET THE ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Razorbacks.
- Not only will Arkansas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 163.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Do the Crimson Tide Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Alabama Crimson Tide Recent Game/Games
Alabama improved to 19-3 on the season with a 90-69 home win over Georgia on Saturday, February 1st. The Crimson Tide entered the game as -13 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 159, just under the O/U line of 162.5.
Alabama led 39-28 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, scoring 51 points while allowing 41.
Alabama’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 90 points with a field goal percentage of 52.6% and an effective field goal percentage of 63.2%. They connected on 11 of 26 threes, shooting 42.3% from deep, and hit 19 of 23 free throws, good for 82.6%.
Mark Sears led the way with 20 points and 6 assists, while Grant Nelson and Asa Newell each added 16 points. Nelson also grabbed 10 rebounds. Aiden Sherrell contributed 12 points and 7 boards, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.
Alabama’s defense struggled in their last game, allowing 69 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Crimson Tide gave up 61% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 19 of 31 shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Alabama’s defense allowed 11 threes on 26 attempts, a 42% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 82%. Alabama gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Razorbacks Make it Happen at Home?
Arkansas Razorbacks Recent Game/Games
Arkansas improved to 14-8 on the season with a 78-70 win over Texas on Wednesday. The Razorbacks were +7 underdogs going into the game but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 148, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.
Arkansas took control early, leading 35-24 at halftime. They scored 43 points in the 2nd half, but allowed Texas to put up 46 points, making the final score closer than it might have been.
Arkansas put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 44% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52%. They connected on 41.2% of their threes, hitting 7 of 17 attempts, while shooting 45.5% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they made 27 of 35, good for 77.1%.
Tre Johnson led the way with 25 points, though he shot just 27.3% from the field and 33.3% from deep. Johnell Davis added 24 points, hitting 50% of his threes. Arthur Kaluma grabbed 13 rebounds, but struggled offensively, shooting 27.3% and missing all three of his three-point attempts.
Arkansas held their opponent to 70 points on 34% shooting from the field, including 38% from two-point range. The Razorbacks also limited their opponent’s three-point shooting to 6/22, or 27%.
From the free-throw line, Arkansas sent their opponent to the line 27 times, where they converted 20 for 74%. The Razorbacks gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.