Alabama vs Baylor Picks, Predictions and Odds Jan 29
Alabama vs Baylor Betting Preview
Alabama vs Baylor is one of the few matchups in the country right now that fans and bettors would like to see both on the football field and the basketball court. We get the hoops version on Saturday as part of the Big XII vs SEC Challenge. At the time of posting, the defending national champs have opened as a two-point road favorite in Tuscaloosa, with the total sitting at 150.5 points.
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| Saturday, January 29 | Big XII vs SEC Challenge |
|---|---|
| Point Spread: | Baylor Bears -2 at Alabama Crimson Tide |
| Total: | 150.5 Points |
| Game Time: | 4:00pm ET / 1:00pm PT |
| Arena: | Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| TV: | ESPN |
Alabama vs Baylor Analysis
After their first two losses of the season, Baylor has picked up three-straight wins against West Virginia, Oklahoma and Kansas State. Alabama is coming off an upset loss on the road at Georgia last Tuesday 82-76.
Bears Clawing Through Their Schedule
First let’s look at the defending NCAA champs from Baylor, who are good on offense and even better on defense. The Bears are top-10 in the country in turnover rate going hand-in-hand with their top-five ranking in steal rate on defense.
They also beat teams up on the boards ranking 6th overall in offensive rebound percentage. The Bears are led by a trio of guards in LJ Cryer, James Akinjo and Adam Flagar. Cryer is 46% shooting three pointers this season which is good for top-50 in the country. Does Alabama have the offense to counter Baylor’s stout defense? Let’s dive in and take a look.
Alabama Bounce Back
What better way to come off an upset loss than to upset a top team on your home court. Alabama will be poised and ready when the Bears visit as they look to utilize their top-10 offense led by guards Jaden Shackelford and Jahvon Quinerly. The Crimson tide have a stark difference between their inside and outside shooting. Alabama is No. 10 in the country in two-point shooting and No. 286th in the country from beyond-the-arc.
The Crimson Tide have played the toughest schedule in the country according to KenPom’s metrics, and it doesn’t get easier after this one with dates against Kentucky (twice) and Auburn still to come.
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NCAAB Stat Sheet
Each day, WagerTalk handicapper Ralph Michaels puts together his College Basketball Stat Sheet, which offers a head-to-head comparison for how teams are performing in a number of key areas heading into a game. Check out Saturday’s sheet, with notes on this Alabama vs Baylor contest.
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