In a highly anticipated SEC Tournament quarterfinal showdown, the No. 3 seed Alabama Crimson Tide (24-7) is set to face off against the No. 6 seed Kentucky Wildcats (22-10) for the third time this season. Alabama has already defeated Kentucky twice, once on the road in January and again at home in February. The Crimson Tide earned a double bye in the tournament and are coming off an impressive overtime victory against top-ranked Auburn. On the other hand, Kentucky won its last two regular-season games and secured a win over No. 14 seed Oklahoma on Thursday with a last-second shot.
The game is scheduled for Friday night at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, with Alabama being favored by 7.5 points. The over/under is set at 179.5 points. Alabama has been playing strong and covered the spread in four of their last five games. Kentucky, on the other hand, has a good record against Alabama historically, winning 14 of their last 20 meetings. The model at SportsLine, which has been on a roll with top-rated college basketball picks, is leaning towards the under for this matchup.
Alabama’s high-tempo style and recent win over Auburn give them the edge, while Kentucky’s Otega Oweh’s impressive performance in the previous game proves they can be a tough opponent. With both teams having their strengths, it remains to be seen which team will come out on top. Fans can catch the action on FuboTV and see who the model predicts to win this exciting quarterfinal clash.
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