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

Alabama is looking to continue its hot start to the season, but the biggest challenge yet is on the docket in Houston. Ahead of the game, which will be broadcast live on ABC, predictions and betting odds – including KenPom analytics – are rolling in.

How to watch Alabama vs. Houston

Tip-off: 3 p.m. ET

Location: Fertitta Center, Houston, Texas

Channel: ABC

Vegas odds

Houston is a 7.5-point favorite over Alabama on Saturday, according to Vegas Insider. The over-under is set at 137.5 points.

ESPN BPI prediction

Predicted winner: Houston

Predicted point differential: 11.2

Win probability (for Houston): 84.9%

Matchup quality: 83.7

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 Alabama vs Houston ranked as the eighth highest-rated game on Saturday’s slate in terms of matchup quality.

KenPom prediction

Predicted final score: Houston 69, Alabama 61

Win probability (for Houston): 77%

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

More on Alabama vs. Hoston

Furthermore, Alabama comes into the game against the No. 1 Houston Cougars well rested, with their last game coming one week ago, a victory over South Dakota State.

The Crimson Tide will be looking to take down the top team in the country for the second time on the 2022-23 season, as Alabama defeated the previously ranked No. 1 North Carolina Tar Heels in a four-overtime thriller earlier this year.

Alabama has been led by forward Brandon Miller, who is averaging 19.1 points per game. On the other hand, Houston’s Marcus Sasser and his 16.9 points per game will be looking to find a victory on Saturday.

It will be a fun one in Houston on Saturday between the Crimson Tide and the Cougars.