The 24^th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide (14-6) takes on the Georgia Bulldogs (14-6) for an appealing SEC matchup on Wednesday, January 31 at 6:30 PM ET at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia. The Crimson Tide are slight favorites to find success with a point spread at -6.5 (-110).

The Crimson Tide have gone 4-1 in their last five battles and are currently riding a two-game win streak as they approach this next game. Their most recent success was a 109-88 blowout over the LSU Tigers.

Mark Sears will be pivotal in their chances at success, as he currently averages 20.0 points per game, ranking 28^th in the nation. He is also shooting 52.0 percent from the field and 84.0 percent from the foul line.

The Crimson Tide are getting 89.7 points per game and are making 48.6 percent of their shots. Their ball movement is solid each game when trying to find better scoring opportunities, at 15.8 assists per game.

Their defense has allowed 75.6 points per game, which is a good margin of victory when compared to their offense. They also accumulate 39.8 rebounds, 4.2 blocks, and 7.4 steals a game.

The Bulldogs are 2-3 in their last five matchups and need to find consistency soon if they want a shot at winning here. Their most recent battle was a 102-98 overtime defeat to the Florida Gators.

Jabri Abdur-Rahim is getting 13.4 points per game and is shooting 38.2 percent from the field. He is also connecting on 87.1 percent of his foul shots, which will be key late in the game if they can stay within reach.

The Bulldogs are averaging 77.3 points each game and are making 43.4 percent of their shots. They have slightly less ball movement at 12.7 assists each game, which could make a difference negatively here for them.

They are giving up 73.2 points per game to opposing teams, which does not offer a lot of breathing room when looking at their offense. They also account for 36.9 rebounds, 3.6 blocks, and 6.7 steals a game.

MyBookie provides the betting odds for this college basketball battle, with the Alabama Crimson Tide as 6.5-point favorites to win. According to market insights, the Crimson Tide have a 78.0 percent chance at success on the road.

The Crimson Tide, based on their averages, should have no problem against an inconsistent Bulldogs team. Their offense is robust and their tempo each game will help push the ball in their favor. Look for them to win and cover the spread.