Barry Recks
The Arkansas Razorbacks have a golden opportunity to give their March Madness resume a huge shot in the arm this Saturday as they go up against the Alabama Crimson Tide on the road. Do you think Arkansas stuns the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa? Or do you think Alabama shuts the door on the Razorbacks?
Read on for more about this Arkansas vs Alabama matchup in the 2022-23 college basketball season, including the latest odds, pick, and prediction to win this showdown, as brought to you by JefeBet. Also, don’t forget to check out the other NCAAB game previews here to help you make the best betting decisions.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Arkansas Razorbacks vs Alabama Crimson Tide College Basketball Game on February 25, 2023
- Where: Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- When: Saturday, February 25, 2023, 2:00 PM ET
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Betting on the Arkansas Razorbacks
- Regular Season Record: 19-9
Arkansas is going to need to play some of its best basketball this season if it is to score a big upset win down in Tuscaloosa this coming Saturday. The Razorbacks were not close to achieving that feat last January at home when they fell prey to the Crimson Tide, 84-69.
However, Arkansas showed in some of the succeeding games that it is a team that can’t be taken lightly even by the elites like Alabama. The Razorbacks netted wins against the Texas A&M Aggies, Kentucky Wildcats, and Florida Gators following the loss to Alabama.
Arkansas’s defense has the ability to take away the rhythm of opponents for an entire game, as the Razorbacks are top 20 in the nation in terms of adjusted defensive efficiency and top 25 in opponents’ eFG%. The Under is 3-1 in Arkansas’ last four games on the road.
Betting on the Alabama Crimson Tide
- Regular Season Record: 24-4
It is no secret how great of a team Alabama is this season. The Crimson Tide are arguably the best team in the entire Division I basketball right now, notwithstanding their recent loss to the Tennessee Volunteers (68-59) in Knoxville on Feb .15. Alabama gets respect for its incredible balance on both ends of the floor. This is a team that is elite on offense and on defense.
The Crimson Tide are top 15 in the nation in adjusted offensive efficiency and top 10 in adjusted defensive efficiency. In the first meeting with Arkansas, the Crimson Tide shot 54.6 eFG% and held the Razorbacks to only 44.3 eFG%. Alabama went 9/20 from deep, while Arkansas made just two of 10 attempts from behind the arc, in large part because Alabama’s defense was constantly in their faces. The Crimson Tide are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games.
JefeBet Prediction
Alabama can expect a better effort this time from the Razorbacks, but the Crimson Tide are not going to fold. The Crimson Tide find away to break Arkansas’ defense early and force turnovers for transition baskets to build a large lead in the first half.
Prediction: Alabama spread.
