Arkansas Razorbacks vs Alabama Crimson Tide Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/18/2026

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Venue:  Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, AL

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Arkansas +4.5, Alabama -4.5; Over/Under:  182.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Arkansas +4.5, Alabama -4.5; Over/Under:  182.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Arkansas +4.5, Alabama -4.5; Over/Under:  182.5 points

Arkansas Razorbacks:  19-6 (9-3) (2nd place, SEC)

Alabama Crimson Tide:  18-7 (8-4) (5th place, SEC)

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Arkansas Razorbacks:  4-1  last 5

Alabama Crimson Tide:  4-1  last 5

Arkansas is entering this game with a 19-6 record overall, a 9-3 record in conference games, and they are 4-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Auburn Tigers in their last game. Darius Acuff led the team in points in that game with 31 while Billy Richmond was next on the team with 25. Darius Acuff led the team in assists with 7 in that game while Meleek Thomas led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 57.4% from the field, 38.1% from 3-point range, and 66.7% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 88.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 76.5 PPG against them. Arkansas has an ATS record of 17-8 this season and their O/U record is 12-13.

Alabama is entering this game with an 18-7 record overall, an 8-4 conference record, and they are 9-3 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the South Carolina Gamecocks in their last game. Aden Holloway led the team in points in that game with 20 while Labaron Philon Jr. and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. each were next on the team with 19. Labaron Philon Jr. led the team in assists with 6 in that game while Amari Allen led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 48.3% from the field, 41.2% from 3-point range, and 70.4% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 91.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 82.7 PPG against them. Alabama has an ATS record of 10-14 this season and their O/U record is 12-11-1.

The current betting odds have Arkansas listed as a 4.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Arkansas has looked really good in their games this season with their 19-6 record overall and their 9-3 conference record which has them right near the top of the SEC. They have been a good road team too with their 4-3 road record this year. Meanwhile, Alabama has looked good in their games this season with their 18-7 record overall and their 8-4 conference record which has them in the top half of the SEC. They have looked good on their home court too with their 9-3 home record this season. Alabama has taken a step back from where they were last season and they have struggled a lot more in the SEC this year. They have also been dealing with injuries though and they have looked a lot better lately with 4 wins in a row now. They are off a home win by double digits over South Carolina in their last one, but they have been beating up on a lot of weaker opponents lately, and the SEC hasn't been as strong a conference this season either. The last time Alabama faced a ranked team was a 23 point loss on the road to Florida. Arkansas is also 4-1 in their last 5 games and they have some momentum on their side with 3 wins in a row now. They are off a big win over Auburn in their last one and they have been a lot more consistent in the conference. Arkansas has been rounding into one of the best teams in the SEC this year and their last 3 wins have all been by double digits too. They are going to put up a really good fight on the road against an Alabama team that doesn't play good defense, and Arkansas definitely has the talent to win this game outright. The best way to place a bet here is on Arkansas to cover the spread in this game. 

Arkansas Alabama Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Arkansas 91 Alabama 88.

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Arkansas Razorbacks: 1-7 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less or pick. 5-10 ATS after a game where they made 55% of their shots or better. 13-21 ATS off a home win. 11-5 OVER after a game where they made 55% of their shots or better. 23-12 OVER when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%).

Alabama Crimson Tide: 28-19 ATS versus teams who are called for 17 or less fouls/game. 25-18 ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%). 10-4 ATS at home off a home win. 28-16 OVER when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%). 11-6 OVER off a home win against a conference rival.

Arkansas Razorbacks:  None.

Alabama Crimson Tide:  T. Bol Bowen (F) Questionable - Undisclosed. K. Bristow (F) Questionable - Undisclosed. D. Hannah (G) Questionable - Undisclosed. C. Onyejiaka (C) Out - Undisclosed.

"We're a downhill running team that can shoot." - John Calipari on his team’s offense this season. 

"I think it's going to be tooth and nail all the way through. They're talented, man. Like, really talented." - Nate Oats on his team’s upcoming game against Arkansas.

D. Acuff 

T. Brazile 

K. Knox 

N. Pringle 

D. Wagner

T. Bowen 

A. Holloway 

H. Mallette 

L. Philon 

A. Sherrell

PPG: Darius Acuff Jr. (21.2)

APG: Darius Acuff Jr. (6.3)

Reb/G: Trevon Brazile (7.2)

PPG: Labaron Philon Jr. (21.3)

APG: Labaron Philon Jr. (4.9)

Reb/G: Amari Allen (7.5)

Coaches:

Arkansas Razorbacks: John Calipari (2nd season)

Alabama Crimson Tide: Nate Oats (7th season)