Arkansas vs. Alabama Basketball Preview: Odds, Predictions, and Player Updates for 2026 SEC Showdown
The Arkansas men's basketball team will face Alabama at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa. Arkansas, ranked No. 20, is led by key players Karter Knox and Isaiah Sealy, who will miss the game due to injury, with Knox playing only six minutes in the last game and Sealy not part of the rotation this season. Arkansas holds a 36-35 all-time series lead but has struggled at Tuscaloosa, where Alabama leads 23-8. Alabama, ranked No. 25, is missing Davion Hannah, Keitenn Bristow, and Collins Onyejiaka, with Taylor Bol Bowen being questionable. The Crimson Tide are 9-3 at home and favored by 4.5 points, with an over/under of 184.5 points. The game is part of a top-25 matchup with high scoring potential, as Alabama averages 91.8 points per game and Arkansas 88.8. The SportsLine Projection Model predicts a lean towards the under and indicates a high probability of one side covering nearly 70% of the time. Arkansas aims to improve its 19-6 record and stay close to SEC leaders, while Alabama seeks to extend its winning streak. Betting promotions include a Bet365 bonus code CBSBET365 offering $150 in bonus bets for new users betting at least $5. The week features multiple high-stakes college basketball games, with betting odds and predictions based on extensive simulations and expert analysis.
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