{"id":13273,"date":"2025-01-16T13:09:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T12:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=13273"},"modified":"2025-01-18T09:53:59","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T08:53:59","slug":"kentucky-vs-alabama-ncaa-predictions-picks-and-odds-01-17-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/kentucky-vs-alabama-ncaa-predictions-picks-and-odds-01-17-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Kentucky vs Alabama NCAA Predictions Picks and Odds 01\/17\/25"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Friday(01\/17), the Kentucky Wildcats(14-3) will take on the Alabama Crimson Tide(14-3) in an NCAA Men&rsquo;s Basketball game The Wildcats are ranked 8th in the nation while Crimson Tide is ranked 4th. Know about the analysis and the predictions related to this SEC affair here.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to watch Kentucky Wildcats vs Alabama Crimson Tide<\/strong><\/h2><p>When and where can you catch this exciting NBA game? Here is information about the list of broadcasters.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date<\/strong>: 01\/17<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time<\/strong>:&nbsp; 12:00 PM (EST)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to watch<\/strong>: The match is available via the NBA League Pass.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kentucky Wildcats vs Alabama Crimson Tide Preview<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>Defense has been an issue for Kentucky<\/strong><\/p><p>The Wildcats come into this game after a 12-point against Texas A&amp;M behind a 22-point performance by Jaxson Robinson. They have won seven out of their last nine games but have some trouble defensively. They currently hold a 3-1 record in the SEC.<\/p><p><strong>Crimson Tide are clicking on both ends<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>The Crimson Tide enter the game after a 10-point loss against Ole Miss despite a 15-point performance by Aden Halloway. This loss broke an eight-game winning streak for Alabama, which has been terrific defensively. They also have a 3-1 record in the SEC.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kentucky vs. Alabama Prediction<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono\" class=\"trk-cta-img\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeb6riXp30NHxICxnreML97VYmu-VSroZJvbNoCfun0v34N_aToOsr51aJD2yTDyzDffiXavcBVev0C8eBjrTw_uEU5DPKAZCT1F9CfS4E2C7WYyc_GDaSfRlmpzT-YY8tmj04Z3A?key=7fMZUS9ut7qIzL9S8HuDUX45\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><p>The Playoffs aim to provide the safest bets for the game. 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However, Kentucky can sneak in a win here with the total going near 160 points.<\/p><p>Photo Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-global mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Friday(01\/17), the Kentucky Wildcats(14-3) will take on the Alabama Crimson Tide(14-3) in an NCAA Men&rsquo;s Basketball game The Wildcats are ranked 8th in the nation while Crimson Tide is ranked 4th. Know about the analysis and the predictions related to this SEC affair here. 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