Alabama vs Georgia: Tide's Defense & Streak

0:00On March 3rd, the 16th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, traveled to Athens tonight for a key SEC basketball clash against the Georgia Bulldogs. Tipoff is at 6.30 p.m. Eastern on ESP news, with Alabama holding a strong 7-1 record both straight up and against the spread in there. Last eight meetings with Georgia. Both squads run fast-paced offenses that light up the scoreboard, but Alabama edges out with better three-point shooting and road scoring near. 91 points per game. The tide have also tightened up defensively over their last 10 games, ranking 7th in adjusted defense in the conference. Georgia snapped a skid with a recent win, but sits at 4 and 6 over their past 10 outings, including three home losses. That shaky form has fans and analysts leaning toward Alabama's 8-game winning streak as the bigger momentum builder. Otsmakers list Alabama as one-point road favorites at minus 1-10-5, with money lying around even. Watch for Tide guard Labyrinth alone, who's averaging 21 points and freshman Amari Allen grabbing boards against Georgia's weaker front court.

1:06This matchup promises fireworks from two efficient attacks, but Alabama's defensive edge and hot streak positioned them to extend their dominance in.