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I got curious. There's no ML on the game tonight. Bama is -32.5.

I noticed a parlay on ESPNBet that has the total tonight at Over 168.5 with a few other legs.

What's a little crazy is you can find some BIG money lines tonight. You might look at Vandy playing Lipscomb and see -20,000. Okay, right? But then you look at Bethune-Cookman...who is playing Auburn with that ML at -100,000. Geez.

 

[UAgrad93]

When I coached baseball, I would go to the mound for a visit with the pitcher, pitcher and catcher, or entire infield. Shit, sometimes it would be to discuss situation, I would even tell a joke or I’d be pissed at the umpire, I would have my back to the plate and wait for him to come out and right before he got to us, one of the players would have eyes on him and with a nod, let me know he was almost there and I’d break up the meeting and jog back to the dugout.

 

[alabama mike]

Arizona did not play well in the first half but came out in the 2nd half and showed why they are the number 1 team in the country. Bottom line, it was just a good ole country whipping. Really concerned with our lack of rebounding. Oats missed big on Williamson.

 

[BamaFan334]

When I coached baseball, I would go to the mound for a visit with the pitcher, pitcher and catcher, or entire infield. Shit, sometimes it would be to discuss situation, I would even tell a joke or I’d be pissed at the umpire, I would have my back to the plate and wait for him to come out and right before he got to us, one of the players would have eyes on him and with a nod, let me know he was almost there and I’d break up the meeting and jog back to the dugout.

Ha Ha, I do love the back to the umpire and him having to tell you three times to break it up. "Ok, then stop calling strikes in the other batters box."

 

[bama alum]

No Philon tonight. Bama's off to a good start, up 12 - 6 with four minutes gone.

 

[bama alum]

Probably going to get my wish, but I really hope Allen isn't a one-and-done. That kid can ball!

 

[bama alum]

55 - 31 at the half. Bama's killing it behind the arc and doing a good job with the boards.

 

[bama alum]

BRISTOW!! BOOOOM!!

Even without both Philon and Jemison, Bama's guard play hasn't lost a step. Yeah, I know there are are ten minutes left, but Bama's up by 35. Should be a solid win tonight!

 

[Bammerboy321]

Rebounding is much better this game. Amari Allen, Bristow, and Sherrell doing a really good job tracking down long boards.

Defense has been disappointing in the second half. We have got to have the worst transition D in college sports. It is downright awful.

 

[Bammerboy321]

You have to appreciate Mallette’s tenacity when he doesn’t have the ball. He is doing a whole lot off ball.

 

[Bammerboy321]

Alabama’s last few trips have been giving Bristow, Bol Bowen, and WIlliamson open shots from 3 and them missing horribly. Bristow does not need to shoot open shots. He has one ugly stroke.

 

[Bammerboy321]

Bethea I think is still growing but has the most upside on the team, besides Philon of course. Needs to get better about not dribbling away from this body but he’s a special talent.

 

[Bammerboy321]

Defense in the second half has been downright atrocious. I want us to be good, but I have zero faith ever in Brian Adams putting together a good defense.

 

[Bammerboy321]

Great win. Alabama hits over 100 yet again. Impressive win over an 11-2 Yale squad. Offense was great. Rebounding improved and the ball movement was crisp. Defense is going to struggle big time this season.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

 

[RTB.com]

Game Info:	Tune In:
vs Kentucky Tuscaloosa, Ala. TV: ESPN Jan 3(Sat) 11 a.m. CT	Stats Listen Watch

 

[TerryP]

I saw someone mention they'd seen this game open around Bama -6.

On another note...I hated 11 AM games when I lived in Tuscaloosa. It's not so bad when it's noon, eastern.

 

[alabama mike]

Wishing the bb teams, men’s and women’s the best this season.

 

[Bammerboy321]

I saw someone mention they'd seen this game open around Bama -6.

On another note...I hated 11 AM games when I lived in Tuscaloosa. It's not so bad when it's noon, eastern.

I prefer it now. It gets our game out of the way, then we can enjoy the rest of Saturday basketball.

Tennessee and Arkansas tip off at Bud Walton right after our game. Other than that, it's a relatively tame Saturday for CBB.

 

[Bammerboy321]

Will be a big game for Alabama. UK's defense struggled mightily vs Gonzaga and Louisville. They lost at home to UNC. It has not been pretty for Mark Pope but they have rebounded well with decent wins over IU and St Johns. UK still has length to disrupt Alabama on the boards and close out driving lanes. Philon has had incredible performances vs Pope, so hopefully he can come out with another solid performance. Just hope he's not too injured and can't play.

I worry if Sherrell gets into foul trouble how Alabama will perform without him. Noah Williamson cannot get on the court against these guys. He is going to be so overwhelmed. Bristow and Bol Bowen will likely play some 5.