Kentucky at Alabama 1/5/19 - NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/21/2019 at 11:19 AM ET

Kentucky at Alabama 1/5/19 - NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions

The No. 13 ranked Kentucky Wildcats visit Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Saturday for an SEC showdown with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Kentucky improved to 10-2 on the season with a 71-58 win over Louisville last Saturday. Tyler Herro scored 24 points to lead the Wildcats while Keldon Johnson chipped in with 15.

Kira Lewis Jr. leads the Crimson Tide in scoring with an average of 15.0 points per game. Donta Hall is the leading rebounder with an average of 8.2 rebounds per game. John Petty is second in scoring with an average of 11.1 points per game. Lewis Jr. leads in assists with an average of 3.1 per game. Alabama is shooting 45.7% from the field and 34.0% from 3-point territory.

Kentucky has covered the number in 4 of the last 5 played in Alabama and 6 of the last 7 overall between the two rivals. The Wildcats have covered the number in 7 of the last 8 against SEC opponents and in 5 of the last 6 overall. Alabama has covered just 3 of its last 10 following a win straight up. Final Score Prediction, Kentucky Wildcats win and cover ATS 74-67.