SEC Matchups & Odds: Kentucky Favored Over Arkansas

Crimson Tide Looks to Stay Unbeaten in SEC

The SEC matchups and odds have some great games on the schedule this week. The Southeastern Conference has some strong teams but aren’t doing well in the polls. SEC teams take turns beating each other. Tennessee and Alabama are both ranked in the top 6, something not many conferences can match. So there is plenty of talent in the SEC.

NCAAB Games for Tuesday, Feb. 7

AUB Auburn Tigers vs Texas A&M Aggies TAM

Date & Time: 
Location: Reed Arena (College Station, Texas)
Streaming: ESPN2

The Tigers (17-6) visits Texas A&M Aggies (16-7) in what looks to be a good game. The college basketball betting lines have the Aggies as 3-point favorites and a total of 140.5. Texas A & M did take it to the Tigers earlier this season, grabbing a 79-63 road victory.

The Auburn Tigers get a big edge in defense here, but the Aggies are a tough matchup. Both teams shot a bit better from the foul line in the first meeting and both teams attempted 24 foul shots. It’s hard to predict a repeat there, so the under could be worth a look.

MISS Mississippi Rebels vs Georgia Bulldogs UGA

Date & Time: 
Location: Stegeman Coliseum (Athens, Georgia)
Streaming: SEC Network

The SEC matchups and odds have Georgia Bulldogs (14-9) as 1.5-point favorites over Ole Miss (9-14) and a total of 137. The teams are evenly matched and the Bulldogs won the first game on the road 62-58.

Both college basketball teams struggle from the field at times and that was evident in the first meeting. Neither team really plays at a fast pace and this one could end up under the total once again.

ARK Arkansas Razorbacks vs Kentucky Wildcats UK

Date & Time: 
Location: Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky)
Streaming: ESPN

Arkansas Razorbacks (16-7) visits Kentucky (16-7) in a good game. The Wildcats are 4-point favorites and the total on the game is 140. This is the first meeting between the two teams this NCAAB season. Arkansas is No. 66 in adjusted offensive efficiency, while Kentucky is No. 69 on defense.

The Kentucky Wildcats are No. 19 on offense and Arkansas is No. 13 defensively. Both teams shoot under 70% from the foul line. The Wildcats are tough on the offensive glass and the Razorbacks are just a little above average in rebounds. If the Wildcats get some second chances they’ll be tough to beat at home.


NCAA Basketball Matchups for Wednesday, Feb. 8

FLA Florida Gators vs Alabama Crimson Tide ALA

Date & Time: 
Location: Coleman Coliseum (Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
Streaming: ESPN2

The Florida Gators (13-10) visits No. 3 Alabama (20-3) and the Crimson Tide will be about 10-point favorites with a total near 145. The Gators are a decent team but Alabama is in a different class. The Gators expected to start a bit slow due to all of the new faces on the team and are 6-4 in the SEC.

The NCAAB standings show Alabama sitting at 10-0 in SEC play and it’s doubtful they’ll be looking past Florida after the Gators knocked off Tennessee. Florida’s defense is good enough to make Alabama work to score. It’s Florida’s offense that is the weak link and should have trouble putting up points against the Alabama defense. Florida has to slow it down or it could be a long night for the Gators.


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College Basketball Games for Saturday, Feb. 11

UK Kentucky Wildcats vs Georgia Bulldogs UGA

Date & Time: 
Location: Stegeman Coliseum (Athens, Georgia)
Streaming: ESPN

The SEC matchups and odds will have Kentucky favored close to 4 points at Georgia with a total near 142. The Wildcats won the first game 85-71 and it’s hard to see this one playing out much differently. Kentucky has decent advantages offensively and defensively, don’t miss the updated NCAAB players stats information.

Georgia plays hard but will be overmatched here. The big question is if Kentucky will be looking ahead to next week’s games against Mississippi State and Tennessee. If the Wildcats are focused, they’ll win and cover the number.

ALA Alabama Crimson Tide vs Auburn Tigers AUB

Date & Time: 
Location: Neville Arena (Auburn, Alabama)
Streaming: ESPN

A solid game here, where the Tide will be favored by a couple of points over their instate rival and the total will be close to 145. This is a tough stretch for Auburn, playing Tennessee, Texas A&M and Alabama. But the Tigers’ defense can take over games, although the same can be said for Alabama.

With both teams owning top-notch defenses, it’s going to come down to the offenses and Alabama is better. Auburn’s defensive strength is defending the 3-pointer and that could make it difficult for the Tide. We Have to believe this one is lower-scoring than expected. Check the rest of the college basketball scores of this season. If the number is at least 143, the under should be the play here.

MSST Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Arkansas Razorbacks ARK

Date & Time: 
Location: Bud Walton Arena (Fayetteville, Arkansas)
Streaming: ESPNU

The Razorbacks are going to be favored by about 5 points with a total near 126. Both defenses are solid and both can struggle to score at times. The Bulldogs are No. 6 in defensive efficiency, while Arkansas is No. 13.

On offense, Mississippi State is No. 178 and Arkansas is No. 66. Points could be tough to come by here but the total is going to be so low there won’t be any value on the under.

MIZZ Missouri Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers TENN

Date & Time: 
Location: Thompson Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennessee)
Streaming: SEC Network

The final game of the week is Missouri at Tennessee and the SEC matchups and odds will have the Volunteers close to 12.5-point favorites with a total close to 145. Missouri’s offense will get a tough test in the Tennessee defense. But if the Tigers aren’t scoring, they aren’t winning because the Missouri defense is nothing to get excited about.

The Tennessee Vols should have a field day on the offensive glass, which will take care of some shooting problems Tennessee is prone to have. If the total is at 146 or lower, the over is probably the right side of this one.


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