The Kentucky Wildcats (22-10, 11-8) take on the Alabama Crimson Tide (24-7, 13-5) in the late game tonight in the SEC Tournament’s quarterfinal round. Kentucky survived against Oklahoma yesterday, 85-84. Former Sooner Otega Oweh scored with less than a second left to propel the Wildcats to the win.

The Crimson Tide have already taken down the Wildcats twice this season, and we expect Alabama to advance in a high-scoring showdown.

The Crimson Tide have gone 13-5 against SEC teams, with an 11-2 record in non-conference play. Alabama is 1-2 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Wildcats are 11-8 against SEC opponents. Kentucky is second in the SEC scoring 37.4 points per game in the paint led by Otega Oweh averaging 9.0.