Alabama vs Kentucky Basketball Odds

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The Crimson Tide will play the Wildcats on Saturday, January 18th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 12:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Alabama and Kentucky are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 18th, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Alabama currently has a 97.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Kentucky is 98.00.
  • Away Alabama - Alabama starts this game with a 4-1 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the SEC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Kentucky - Kentucky meets Alabama boasting a 11-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the SEC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Alabama currently ranks 2nd (0.750) in the SEC Conference, with Kentucky now standing 2nd (0.750) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 SEC Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Alabama has a 0.824 overall win percentage, with Kentucky matching up with a 0.824 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Alabama currently possesses 14-3 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Kentucky has tallied a 14-3 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Alabama clashes with Kentucky in a magical basketball showdown on Saturday.

Both teams have impressive 14-3 overall records, with a 3-1 standing in the SEC Conference. Alabama looks to break their losing streak, while Kentucky aims to continue winning.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

It's a battle of the wizards as Alabama and Kentucky fight for conference dominance. Who will cast the winning spell on the court? Tune in on Saturday to find out!

Best Crimson Tide at Wildcats Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Alabama		Favorite

Kentucky
+2.5 -110 BetMGM
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-2.5 -110 BetMGM
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Kentucky has a -2.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Alabama has a +2.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Alabama is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
178.5 o -110 BetMGM
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178.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 178.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 178.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Alabama		Favorite

Kentucky
+120 BetMGM
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-145 BetMGM
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Kentucky is the -145 moneyline favorite. Risk $145 to win $100 on Kentucky at BetMGM. Alabama is the +120 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $120 on Alabama. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Alabama vs Kentucky College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, 2025?

Kentucky is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Alabama is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Alabama vs Kentucky College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, 2025?

The best over line is 178.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 178.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Alabama vs Kentucky College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, 2025?

Kentucky is a -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Alabama is a +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Alabama
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1/18/25 12:00pm EST
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Underdog Alabama - Alabama bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +2.5 Alabama underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.

Favorite Kentucky - Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -2.5 Kentucky favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Alabama at Kentucky Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Alabama
Kentucky
First to 5 Points
1/18/25 12:00pm EST
-110-125Bet
Alabama
Kentucky
First to 10 Points
1/18/25 12:00pm EST
-110-125Bet
Alabama
Kentucky
First to 15 Points
1/18/25 12:00pm EST
-105-135Bet
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Game to Overtime
1/18/25 12:00pm EST
Yes +775No -2500Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Alabama, Kentucky
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#4 Alabama16-30.8428-15-15-1+0.50.833W2
#9 Kentucky14-40.77811-11-23-2+20.600L1

Alabama & Kentucky Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Alabama Championship Odds
2024-25 Alabama NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Alabama		+1200
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Kentucky Championship Odds
2024-25 Kentucky NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Kentucky		+1800
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Alabama & Kentucky Team Pages

Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Alabama vs Kentucky College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Alabama vs Kentucky Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Alabama vs Kentucky Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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