The combination of a due factor for Alabama, an Auburn letdown following its upset home victory against Kentucky and a banged-up Kareem Canty make the Crimson Tide worthy of an investment.

Auburn ended an 18-game losing streak while beating a ranked team for the first time in four years when it downed the Wildcats, 75-70, this past Saturday. The Tigers came from down 47-35 to pull off the victory against the 14th-ranked Wildcats.

Alabama is tough defensively ranking in the top 50 in fewest points allowed per game and defensive field goal percentage. Canty, who ranks in the SEC in assists and fourth in scoring at 19 points a game, was wearing a walk boot after turning his ankle on the game-typing basketball against Kentucky.