Kentucky vs. Alabama Saturday Same Game Parlay | CBB Best Bets Today
John Canady
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The Kentucky Wildcats gear up for an SEC showdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday evening. Kentucky enters this matchup looking to build on its dominant win against Vanderbilt on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Crimson Tide hopes to snap its two-game losing streak, including an upset loss to Missouri in its last battle.
Nonetheless, with both squads looking to make a statement, here’s a look at a same game parlay that could have you coming out as a winner.
Please be aware that betting odds may change after the publication of this article.
Where to Watch UK @ ALA
- Location: Coleman Coliseum
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Date: Saturday, February 22
- Where to Watch: ESPN
- Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
- Spread: BAMA -11.5 | Total: 180.5
- Moneyline: BAMA -710 | UK +490
Kentucky vs. Alabama SGP (+1626)
Alt Line Kentucky +5.5 (+235)
-Kentucky nearly defeated Alabama in January before losing to the Crimson Tide by five points in a very close contest. Despite the loss, the Wildcats proved they have what it takes to compete with the top SEC teams.
-Mark Pope’s squad is no stranger to upset wins. This season, Kentucky has taken down Duke, Gonzaga, Florida, and Tennessee (twice).
-With the Wildcats’ tendency to show up in big games, the odds are too good to pass up on the chance Kentucky pulls off another big-time upset, especially after Alabama’s recent struggles.
Otega Oweh Over 20.5 Points Scored (-114)
–Otega Oweh has emerged as the Wildcat’s top offensive option this season, leading the team in scoring, averaging 16.2 points per game on 49.5% shooting from field goal range and 33.9% from three.
-Oweh has scored 20 points in Kentucky’s last two games, each in a win. If UK hopes to pull off the upset, it will have to rely on its junior guard.
-In the last matchup against Alabama, Oweh finished with 21 points.
Mark Sears Over 5.5 Assists (+102)
–Mark Sears enters this matchup averaging just under the set total (5.5) with 4.8 assists per game.
-Kentucky will likely prioritize taking the ball out of the Crimson Tide’s leading scorers’ hands, which could lead to more passing opportunities for the guard.
-In his last matchup against the Wildcats, Sears finished with nine assists.
Grant Nelson Over 13.5 Points (-104)
–Grant Nelson enters this game, averaging 12.5 points per game.
-With the Wildcats looking to limit Sears’ production, Nelson could benefit from this, allowing him to be more aggressive on offense.
-In the previous matchup against Kentucky, the forward put together his best game of the season, finishing with 25 points and 11 rebounds.
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