Alabama basketball turned up the heat on Kentucky for a road win at Rupp Arena. The Tide turns things around after a listless loss to Ole Miss.

Kentucky ranks 13th nationally in first-half scoring, while Alabama has posted the second-most points of any team in the opening 20 minutes. This game should be played at a frenetic pace, and clearing the 40-point mark prior to halftime won’t be a tough ask of either offense.

The Vanderbilt Commodores (15-3, 3-2 SEC) visit the No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide (15-3, 4-1) Tuesday. Tip-off from Coleman Coliseum is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Let's analyze BetMGM S

Alabama basketball could've fallen victim to a jinx Tuesday. While previewing Vanderbilt on the latest edition of "Hey Coach," freshman Labaron Philon told the Crimson Tide Sports Network, "We're not losing at home no more.

The No. 4 Alabama basketball team made good on the first phase of freshman guard Labaron Philon’s word Tuesday night, protecting home court against a Vanderbilt squad with momentum from a weekend upset.