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Kentucky vs. Alabama odds, prediction: 2026 college basketball picks for Jan. 3 from proven model
Tipoff from Coleman Coliseum is at noon ET. The Crimson Tide are 5.5-point favorites in the latest Alabama vs. Kentucky odds, while the over/under is 175.5. Before making any Kentucky vs. Alabama picks, check out the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
Only four teams in the SEC have beaten Kentucky four times in a row, and Alabama basketball is one of those squads. What Mark Pope said about the Tide.
Bethea is averaging 9.7 points per game through six games. During contests in which he plays more than 10 minutes, that average bumps up to 13 points. The sophomore has also shown an ability to rebound the basketball, collecting three or more boards in each of his past three outings and recording six of them in the UTSA game.
Ultimately, Alabama had its cake and ate it, too. It answered Oats' call to ramp up the effort on the glass and out-rebounded Kentucky, 41-37. Kentucky knew it was not built to win the 3-point battle, but losing the battle at the 3-point stripe by 33 points is a recipe for disaster.
What channel is the South Carolina women's basketball vs Alabama game on today? Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and game odds.
The top-ranked Hoover girls basketball team wrapped up three wins at the BallN Prep Holiday Invitational at Hazel Green High School on Tuesday, marking two career milestones along the way.
The Kentucky Wildcats are hitting the road on Saturday to take on the #14 Alabama Crimson Tide to begin SEC play, and there are no injuries of not for Mark Pope
View news about the Kentucky Wildcats vs. Alabama Crimson Tide basketball game played on January 03, 2026 including player news, injury news, predictions, analysis and more.