Kentucky vs Alabama Basketball Odds

The Wildcats will play the Crimson Tide on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 12:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Kentucky and Alabama are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Kentucky currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Alabama is 98.33.
Away Kentucky - Kentucky starts this game with a 0-1 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the SEC Conference for away team wins.
Home Alabama - Alabama meets Kentucky boasting a 5-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the SEC Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Kentucky currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the SEC Conference, with Alabama now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 SEC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Kentucky has a 0.692 overall win percentage, with Alabama matching up with a 0.769 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Kentucky currently possesses 9-4 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Alabama has tallied a 10-3 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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Hocus pocus, Kentucky faces Alabama on January 3, 2026. Conference records crucial.

Kentucky 9-4, Alabama 10-3. Kentucky on 4-game win streak, Alabama on 3-game.

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Kentucky 0-0 in SEC, Alabama 0-0 in SEC. Check futures odds below.

Best Wildcats at Crimson Tide Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Kentucky	Favorite Alabama
+4.5 -105 BetMGM Bet	-4.5 -115 BetMGM Bet

Alabama has a -4.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Kentucky has a +4.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Kentucky is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
175.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	175.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 175.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 175.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Kentucky	Favorite Alabama
+170 BetMGM Bet	-210 BetMGM Bet

Alabama is the -210 moneyline favorite. Risk $210 to win $100 on Alabama at BetMGM. Kentucky is the +170 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $170 on Kentucky. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Kentucky vs Alabama College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Alabama is a -4.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Kentucky is a +4.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Kentucky vs Alabama College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

The best over line is 175.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 175.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Kentucky vs Alabama College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Alabama is a -210 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Kentucky is a +170 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
Kentucky Alabama 1/03/26 12:00pm EST	+4.5 -105 -4.5 -115

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Underdog Kentucky - Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +4.5 Kentucky underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.

Favorite Alabama - Alabama bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -4.5 Alabama favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Kentucky at Alabama Prop Bets

Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.

College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Kentucky Alabama First to 5 Points 1/03/26 12:00pm EST	-102 -135 Bet
Kentucky Alabama First to 10 Points 1/03/26 12:00pm EST	+105 -145 Bet
Kentucky Alabama First to 15 Points 1/03/26 12:00pm EST	+105 -145 Bet
Kentucky Alabama Game to Overtime 1/03/26 12:00pm EST	Yes +825 No -3000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Kentucky, Alabama
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
#16 Alabama	22-8	0.733	11-3	7-3	12-5	+3	0.706	L1
Kentucky	19-11	0.633	14-3	4-6	10-7	+5	0.588	L1

Kentucky & Alabama Futures Odds

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Kentucky Championship Odds

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Alabama Championship Odds

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How to Bet on the Kentucky vs Alabama College Basketball Game

Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 at 12:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Kentucky vs Alabama Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Kentucky vs Alabama Game.
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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