An SEC showdown will see the No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats (18-8) face off against the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide (21-5) this Saturday.

Current Form

The Wildcats have secured victories in three of their last four outings, most recently defeating Vanderbilt 82-61. Conversely, the Crimson Tide have experienced back-to-back losses for the first time this season, the latest being a 110-98 setback against Missouri, dropping Alabama to 10-3 in SEC play, trailing Auburn by two games.

Injuries Impacting the Game

Kentucky’s Jaxson Robinson and Lamont Butler are sidelined, impacting the team’s scoring capabilities. For Alabama, Latrell Wrightsell Jr. and Derrion Reid remain out.

Match Details

Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. ET from Coleman Coliseum. The betting odds favor the Crimson Tide by 10.5 points, with a total set at 180.5 points. Before making any bets on this matchup, consult the betting advice available from SportsLine.

Why Kentucky Can Cover

Senior guard Koby Brea has emerged as a notable playmaker for Kentucky, scoring 10.6 points per game.

Why Alabama Can Cover

Mark Sears currently ranks second in SEC scoring, averaging 18.5 points per game with a recent performance totaling 35 points against Missouri.

Predictions from SportsLine

SportsLine’s model is predicting the total points scored to hit under 173, illustrating a strong statistical trend.

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