Kentucky enters the SEC Tournament Quarterfinals as a 5.5-point underdog against Alabama, according to FanDuel, with a high total of 179.5. KenPom gives Kentucky a 38% chance to win, predicting a 92-88 Alabama victory, while Bart Torvik forecasts a 94-90 Alabama win. The Wildcats have lost twice to the Crimson Tide this season, including a 102-97 battle at Rupp Arena and a 96-83 loss in Tuscaloosa.
Alabama, led by head coach Nate Oats, is seeking its third SEC Tournament title in five years. The Crimson Tide ended the regular season on a high note, with Mark Sears hitting a game-winner to defeat top-ranked Auburn.
How to Watch the Game
– Date & Time: Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EST
– TV Broadcast:SEC Network (Karl Ravech, Jimmy Dykes, Molly McGrath)
– Radio: UK Sports Network – 630 WLAP, iHeart Radio (Tom Leach, Goose Givens)
– Satellite Radio:Sirius 106 or 190
– Live Stats:StatBroadcast
Kentucky fans can follow a LIVE BLOG on the KSR website before and during the game or join discussions on KSBoard.
Despite being underdogs, the Wildcats are riding momentum after Otega Oweh’s clutch game-winning shot against Oklahoma. Kentucky’s Lamont Butler’s injury remains a concern, as head coach Mark Pope expressed frustration over the situation, saying, “It just doesn’t seem fair.”
With Big Blue Nation rallying behind them, Kentucky hopes to flip the script and advance to the SEC Tournament semifinals.
