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No. 16 Alabama Visits Georgia Tonight in SEC Matchup With Tournament Implications

A slight ESPN edge for Alabama frames Georgia's bid to solidify its NCAA standing.

Overview

  • Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. CT (6:30 p.m. ET) at Stegeman Coliseum on ESPN News, with streaming available on Fubo, Sling and ESPN+.
  • Alabama enters at 22-7 overall and 12-4 in the SEC on an eight-game winning streak.
  • Georgia is 20-9 and 8-8 in the SEC in its final home game and first meeting with Alabama this season, with Alabama second and Georgia 10th in the league standings.
  • ESPN's matchup predictor gives Alabama a 54.2% chance to win, and ESPN projects Georgia with about a 95% chance to make the NCAA Tournament, with a win likely securing a bid.
  • Scouting highlights include Georgia scorer Jeremiah Wilkinson and rim protector Somto Cyril against an Alabama group expected to lean on size, rebounding and ball security.