NCAAB · Final

Alabama Defeats Kentucky 89-74 in NCAAB Showdown

Saturday, January 3, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Coleman Coliseum

Alabama Crimson Tide 89, Kentucky Wildcats 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Kentucky Wildcats vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide beat Kentucky Wildcats 89-74 at Coleman Coliseum on January 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Kentucky Wildcats vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -230 (about 70% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the Alabama Crimson Tide secured a solid victory over the Kentucky Wildcats with a final score of 89-74 at the Coleman Coliseum. This game marked another chapter in their ongoing rivalry, with Alabama extending its winning streak against Kentucky to four games in their most recent encounters. The Crimson Tide have demonstrated dominance in their previous meetings, winning all three matchups in the 2025 season, including a notable 99-70 victory on March 15, 2025.

Alabama entered the game with a home record of 11-3, showcasing a strong performance at home with a recent record of 8-2 in their last ten games. The team has been on a three-game winning streak, averaging an impressive 95.5 points per game while allowing 81.6 points. Their recent victories included a 102-78 win against Yale and a 104-93 win over South Florida, highlighting their offensive prowess.

On the other side, the Kentucky Wildcats, with a record of 9-5, have also been in good form, winning their last four games. They averaged 83.2 points scored and allowed 67.5 points over their last ten games. Their recent victories included a 99-85 win over Bellarmine and a 78-66 win against St. John's, showcasing a solid defensive effort.

The odds for the game, as provided by DraftKings, favored Alabama with a spread of -5.5, indicating expectations for a competitive matchup. The total points line was set at 173.5, reflecting the high-scoring capabilities of both teams.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details about player availability for either team, which could have influenced the game's outcome. However, both teams have shown resilience and depth in their rosters, contributing to their recent successes.

The game conditions were favorable for a high-paced contest, with both teams known for their offensive strategies. Fans could expect to see fast breaks, three-point shooting, and aggressive defense, as both teams aimed to establish their rhythm early in the game.

As the game progressed, Alabama maintained control, leading to a convincing victory. The scoring plays in the second half included crucial free throws by Labaron Philon Jr. and Noah Williamson, which helped solidify the Crimson Tide's lead. Alabama's ability to convert free throws in critical moments and capitalize on scoring opportunities was a key factor in their success.

Overall, the matchup between Alabama and Kentucky showcased the competitive spirit of college basketball, with Alabama continuing to assert its dominance in this storied rivalry.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ALA -5.5	173.5 o -105 / u -115	Kentucky Wildcats +190 · Alabama Crimson Tide -230

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Leaders

PointsAden Holloway26Alabama Crimson Tide
AssistsAden Holloway5Alabama Crimson Tide
ReboundsAmari Allen9Alabama Crimson Tide
PointsOtega Oweh22Kentucky Wildcats
AssistsOtega Oweh3Kentucky Wildcats
ReboundsOtega Oweh8Kentucky Wildcats

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Alabama Crimson Tide

Last 10: 8-2Streak W395.5 scored · 81.6 allowed per game7-2 at home

W102-78vs Yale BulldogsDec 30
W92-81vs Kennesaw State OwlsDec 21
W104-93vs South Florida BullsDec 18
L75-96vs Arizona WildcatsDec 14
W97-55vs UTSA RoadrunnersDec 7
W90-84vs Clemson TigersDec 4
W105-72vs Maryland TerrapinsNov 27
W115-76vs UNLV RebelsNov 26
L85-95vs Gonzaga BulldogsNov 25
W90-86at Illinois Fighting IlliniNov 20

Kentucky Wildcats

Last 10: 7-3Streak W483.2 scored · 67.5 allowed per game

W99-85vs Bellarmine KnightsDec 23
W78-66vs St. John's Red StormDec 20
W72-60vs Indiana HoosiersDec 14
W103-67vs North Carolina Central EaglesDec 10
L59-94vs Gonzaga BulldogsDec 6
L64-67vs North Carolina Tar HeelsDec 3
W104-54vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesNov 27
W88-46vs Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsNov 22
L66-83vs Michigan State SpartansNov 18
W99-53vs Eastern Illinois PanthersNov 15

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Florida	27-8	-	16-2
Arkansas	28-9	3	13-5
Alabama	25-10	3	13-5
Vanderbilt	27-9	5	11-7
Tennessee	25-12	5	11-7
Texas A&M	22-12	5	11-7
Georgia	22-11	6	10-8
Kentucky	22-14	6	10-8
Missouri	20-13	6	10-8
Texas	21-15	7	9-9
Auburn	22-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma	21-16	9	7-11
Mississippi State	13-19	11	5-13
Ole Miss	15-20	12	4-14
South Carolina	13-19	12	4-14
LSU	15-17	13	3-15

Box score

Stat	Kentucky Wildcats	Alabama Crimson Tide
Field goals	25-59	31-67
Field goal %	42	46
Three-pointers	4-19	15-38
Three-point %	21	39
Free throws	20-29	12-16
Free throw %	69	75
Rebounds	37	41
Offensive rebounds	12	14
Defensive rebounds	25	27
Assists	9	17
Steals	6	8
Blocks	5	3
Turnovers	12	10
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	14
Fast-break points	14	4
Points in the paint	36	32
Fouls	19	23
Largest lead	5	21
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	3	91

How the scoring went

2nd Half41-52Otega Oweh makes 24-foot three point jumper (Collin Chandler assists)
2nd Half41-55Amari Allen makes 24-foot three point jumper (Labaron Philon Jr. assists)
2nd Half43-55Malachi Moreno makes 2-foot dunk (Otega Oweh assists)
2nd Half44-55Jaland Lowe makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-55Jaland Lowe makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-58Aden Holloway makes 26-foot three point jumper (Noah Williamson assists)
2nd Half45-60Noah Williamson makes driving layup
2nd Half47-60Otega Oweh makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Denzel Aberdeen assists)
2nd Half49-60Mouhamed Dioubate makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half49-63Amari Allen makes 25-foot three point jumper (Aden Holloway assists)
2nd Half50-63Brandon Garrison makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-66Aden Holloway makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half52-66Jaland Lowe makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half53-66Jaland Lowe makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half53-68Labaron Philon Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half55-68Jaland Lowe makes 21-foot jumper
2nd Half55-70Noah Williamson makes layup (Aden Holloway assists)
2nd Half57-70Malachi Moreno makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half57-72Noah Williamson makes driving layup
2nd Half57-74Labaron Philon Jr. makes layup
2nd Half57-76Labaron Philon Jr. makes layup (Amari Allen assists)
2nd Half59-76Jaland Lowe makes driving layup (Mouhamed Dioubate assists)
2nd Half61-76Otega Oweh makes driving layup
2nd Half63-76Jayden Quaintance makes layup (Otega Oweh assists)
2nd Half66-76Kam Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jaland Lowe assists)
2nd Half66-77Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-77Jaland Lowe makes driving layup
2nd Half68-79Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-78Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-79Jaland Lowe makes driving layup
2nd Half70-81Labaron Philon Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half70-84Aden Holloway makes 31-foot three point jumper
2nd Half71-84Jaland Lowe makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-85Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-86Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-88Noah Williamson makes 1-foot dunk (Labaron Philon Jr. assists)
2nd Half72-88Jayden Quaintance makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-89Aden Holloway makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-89Kam Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-89Kam Williams makes free throw 2 of 2