Alabama vs. Arkansas: How to watch, odds, predictions from ESPN, KenPom

The Alabama Crimson Tide take their show on the road on Wednesday, traveling to Fayetteville, Arkansas to take on the Razorbacks in an SEC showdown. Ahead of the game, which will be broadcast live on ESPN2, predictions and betting odds – including KenPom analytics – are rolling in.

How to watch Alabama vs. Arkansas

Tip-off: 7 p.m. ET

Location: Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas

Channel: ESPN2

Vegas odds

Alabama is a 0.5-point favorite over Arkansas on Wednesday, according to VegasInsider. The over-under is set at 154.4 points.

ESPN BPI prediction

Predicted winner: Arkansas

Predicted point differential: 2.3

Win probability (for Arkansas): 57.7%

Matchup quality: 96.3

ESPN’s College Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a tool that measures team strength and uses that to predict outcomes of future performances. ESPN’s BPI has Arkansas vs Alabama ranked as the 2nd highest-rated game on Wednesday’s slate in terms of matchup quality.

KenPom prediction

Predicted final score: Alabama 75, Arkansas 74

Win probability (for Arkansas): 53%

KenPom is another tool that provides advanced analysis across college basketball. Like ESPN, KenPom projects that Arkansas comes away with a victory over Alabama.

More on Alabama vs. Arkansas

Moreover, the Crimson Tide are coming into Fayetteville riding a four-game winning streak, while the Razorbacks are reeling after a loss to Auburn their last time out.

Leading the way for Alabama is forward Brandon Miller, who’s averaging 19.1 points per game. As for the Razorbacks, guard Ricky Council IV will be hoping his 18.1 points per game will be enough to slow down his opposition.

Alas, Wednesday’s game is a huge one for the SEC, as well as college basketball as a whole. Time will tell who gets the victory, but whoever does will be feeling giddy about doing so.