The Baylor Bears (12-6) take on the Alabama Crimson Tide (12-6) at the Ferrell Center. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Baylor Bears Betting Prediction
The last time the Crimson Tide played, they blew out the No. 20 Ole Miss Rebels, 74-53. The Crimson Tide had a turnover percentage of 10.8 (better than their season average of 16.5), while the Rebels had a free throw rate of 0.140 (below their season average of 0.267). Alabama was led by Donta Hall, who put up 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The Bears defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers in their last outing, 85-73. Baylor’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over West Virginia. The Bears had a rate of 0.569 (above their season average of 0.502), while the Mountaineers posted a mark of 0.419 (below their season average of 0.488). Makai Mason was the game’s top scorer with 29 points on 10-for-16 shooting from the field.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the nation’s top rebounding teams battle. The Bears rank eighth in offensive rebounding percentage (38.2 percent), while Alabama ranks 52nd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent).
Alabama Crimson Tide at Baylor Bears Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Alabama, ATS Winner – Baylor, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Alabama ranks 34th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while Baylor ranks 82nd (12.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Crimson Tide’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 4.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (5.1 above their season average).
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