The Alabama Crimson Tide (5-3) challenge the Arizona Wildcats (7-2) at Coleman Coliseum. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 9, 2018, and will air on ESPN.
Arizona Wildcats at Alabama Crimson Tide ATS Prediction
The last time the Wildcats played, they blew out the Houston Baptist Huskies, 90-60. The Wildcats had a much better free throw rate (0.491 vs. 0.159) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.544 vs. 0.355). With 25 points on 8-for-12 shooting, Brandon Randolph was the top scorer from either team.
The Crimson Tide won big over the Southern University Jaguars in their last game, 82-62. The Crimson Tide had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.4 vs. 27.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.573 vs. 0.409). Donta Hall was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 8-for-9 shooting from the field.
The Wildcats won the only game against the Crimson Tide last season, 88-82. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 vs. 22.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.589 vs. 0.468).
Since last season, Alabama has done a solid job of getting to the free throw line. They rank 36th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.286), but Arizona has been among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 50th by allowing a FTA rate of 0.221).
Arizona at Alabama Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Alabama, ATS Winner – Arizona, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Alabama ranks 13th in blocks per game (5.3) while Arizona ranks 234th (4.0).
The Wildcats rank 16th in steals allowed per game (5.8) while the Crimson Tide rank 169th (6.5).
Arizona ranks 149th in three pointers attempted per game (19.2) while Alabama ranks 241st (19.8).
The Wildcats average 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 127th in the nation. The Crimson Tide rank 152nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
Arizona is 40th in the country with 12.3 assists allowed per game while Alabama is 57th with 11.5 assists allowed per game.
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