The No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide (9-2) bring a three-game winning streak into a home matchup with the Kent State Golden Flashes (8-2), who have won three straight as well. The Crimson Tide are big favorites (-20.5) in the contest, which tips at 1:00 PM ET (on SEC Network) on Sunday, December 22, 2024. The matchup has an over/under of 152.5 points.
Check out all the Latest NCAA Basketball Betting Previews!
Alabama Cover -20.5 vs Kent State -109
Alabama vs. Kent State betting lines
- Alabama moneyline odds to win: -3846
- Kent State moneyline odds to win: +1513
- Spread: Alabama (-20.5)
- Total: 152.5
Alabama statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- At home last season, Alabama had a better record against the spread (11-5-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (5-5-0).
- The Crimson Tide exceeded the total in 11 of 16 home games (68.8%) last year. They fared better in away games, eclipsing the total in eight of 10 matchups (80%).
- As a moneyline favorite last season, Alabama won a lower percentage of its home games (.867) compared to road games (1.000).
Last season stats
- Last season, the Crimson Tide were best in the country offensively (90.1 points scored per game) but third-worst defensively (81.2 points allowed).
- Last season, Alabama was 25th-best in the nation in rebounds (36.0 per game) and 205th in rebounds conceded (32.0).
- The Crimson Tide were 37th in the nation in assists (15.7 per game) last season.
Alabama betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-7-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 20.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 2-7-0; As Underdog: 2-0-0)
- O-U-P: 6-5-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-2 (Home: 4-0; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.3 (83rd in nation) | 41.4 (97th) | 40.2 (fifth) | 31.3 (190th) | 17.0 (40th) | 12.1 (232nd) |
Need to know more about sports betting before you put down a wager on Alabama vs. Kent State? Here’s everything you need to know about how to bet.
Kent State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Kent State performed better against the spread away (4-9-0) than at home (3-10-0) last year.
- Golden Flashes games finished above the over/under 61.5% of the time both at home (eight of 13) and away (eight of 13) last season.
Last season stats
- The Golden Flashes put up 74.8 points per game (138th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while giving up 71.3 points per contest (156th-ranked).
- Last year Kent State grabbed 30.7 boards per game (271st-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 29.6 rebounds per contest (56th-ranked).
- The Golden Flashes ranked 206th in the country with 12.8 dimes per contest.
Kent State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-3-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 20.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 6-1-0; As Underdog: 0-2-0)
- O-U-P: 2-7-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 0-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-0 (Home: 3-0; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.7 (340th in nation) | 39.2 (35th) | 32.8 (196th) | 27.6 (38th) | 12.4 (286th) | 9.3 (17th) |
BetDecider Team
The BetDecider team brings you the most current sports betting content, with expert insights and tips. Our aim is that you can make an informed betting decision, including best odds and exclusive sportsbook offers, to maximize your betting experience.
