Arkansas St. Red Wolves vs Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Arkansas State men's basketball team is coming off a 18-16 season and is returning seven players, prompting many experts to predict they may win the Sun Belt conference this season. Meanwhile, Alabama had a strong season opener and head coach Nate Oats is confident in the abilities of his team, calling it the best roster he has had since taking over the program in 2019. Despite a successful season last year, Alabama is looking to build on their success after falling to UCONN in the Final 4. While the odds for the Arkansas State vs. Alabama game have not been posted yet, Alabama is currently the betting favorite with a -22 point spread that has not moved.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Red Wolves +1,600 | Crimson Tide -4,500

Spread: Red Wolves +22 (-110) | Crimson Tide -22 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 167 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Alabama will win straight-up is 98%.

Arkansas St. Red Wolves

In their first home game of the MAC-SBC Challenge, Arkansas State defeated Akron 80-75 in overtime, only allowing three points in the extra period. Despite being outscored in the second half, the Red Wolves played solid defense in overtime. Joseph Pinion scored 16 points and Derrian Ford had 15 points in the win. Taryn Todd, who led the team last season, struggled with his shot but contributed seven rebounds. The team's big transfer, Kobe Julien, scored 14 points in the game. Arkansas State, with a power ranking of 103, is currently ranked 146 in offense and 182 in defense. They are 1-0 this season, shooting 46.58% from the field and 30.00% from beyond the arc. Defensively, they allow 35.44% field goals and 29.41% three-pointers. Last season, the Red Wolves were 23-13-1 ATS but struggled on the road with a 20-12 record. They face only one ranked team this season, Alabama.