Can Alabama basketball end bad luck as Kentucky comes into town? Live score updates, how to watch

Posted by author February 22, 2025 Basketball

A streak of bad luck appears to have struck Alabama basketball.

The No. 4 Crimson Tide has experienced a series of unfortunate events leading up to Kentucky, which might be why Vegas sees Alabama (21-5, 10-3 SEC) as an overwhelming favorite to get back on track this weekend against the No. 21 Wildcats.

Yet, Nate Oats and company enter the game looking for their first lead since Feb. 11 at Texas. Also, the team could be shorthanded, with a new star at risk of being sidelined and one day short of practice due to travel troubles.

All that can make a two-game losing streak feel like five. On Saturday, Mark Pope and the ‘Cats will be a tall test for the Crimson Tide’s mental fortitude.

Score updates, game highlights for Alabama basketball vs Kentucky

This section will be updated with new information once the game begins.

What time does Alabama basketball vs Kentucky start today?

Date: Saturday, Feb. 22

Time: 5 p.m. CT

Location: Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, Ala.

What channel is Alabama basketball vs Kentucky today?

Alabama basketball versus Kentucky (18-8, 7-6 SEC) will be shown on ESPN. Dick Vitale and company will be on the call in Coleman Coliseum.

Alabama basketball vs Kentucky livestream options

The Alabama-Kentucky broadcast can be streamed through ESPN+ and Fubo starting at 5 p.m. CT.

Alabama vs Kentucky betting odds

Here are the game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday:

Spread: Alabama (-10.5)
Moneyline: Alabama (-500) | Kentucky (+375)
Over/under: 179.5 points

Injury updates for Alabama vs Kentucky

Freshman forward Derrion Reid (hamstring) is out. Reid, Houston Mallette (knees) and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (Achilles tendon) remain on the bench and could be joined by Mark Sears, who was listed on Friday evening’s SEC availability report as probably.

Against Alabama, Kentucky starting guards Lamont Butler (shoulder) and Jaxson Robinson (wrist) will be unavailable for the third straight game. UK’s bench still holds Kerr Kriisa, who’s been out with a broken foot since December.

Next four games for Alabama basketball

Feb. 25: Mississippi State, 8 p.m. CT
Mar. 1: at Tennessee, 3 p.m. CT
Mar. 5: Florida, 6 p.m. CT
Mar. 8: at Auburn, 1 p.m. CT

Next four games for Kentucky basketball

Feb. 26: at Oklahoma, 8 p.m. CT
Mar. 1: Auburn, 12 p.m. CT
Mar. 4: LSU, 6 p.m. CT
Mar. 8: at Missouri, 11 a.m.

Alabama basketball in the headlines

Alabama expected to bounce back at Mizzou Arena, but Nate Oats said Crimson Tide players are “down on themselves” even more than they were with just the crushing loss to Auburn. Here are the latest headlines surrounding Alabama as it looks to get back in the win column:

We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.

Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for the Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@gannett.com.