ESPN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nAlabama vs Baylor Analysis<\/h2>\nAfter their first two losses of the season, Baylor has picked up three-straight wins against West Virginia, Oklahoma and Kansas State. Alabama is coming off an upset loss on the road at Georgia last Tuesday 82-76.<\/p>\n Bears Clawing Through Their Schedule<\/h3>\nFirst let\u2019s look at the defending NCAA champs from Baylor, who are good on offense and even better on defense. The Bears are top-10 in the country in turnover rate going hand-in-hand with their top-five ranking in steal rate on defense.<\/p>\n They also beat teams up on the boards ranking 6th overall in offensive rebound percentage. The Bears are led by a trio of guards in LJ Cryer, James Akinjo and Adam Flagar. Cryer is 46% shooting three pointers this season which is good for top-50 in the country. Does Alabama have the offense to counter Baylor\u2019s stout defense? Let\u2019s dive in and take a look.<\/p>\n Alabama Bounce Back<\/h3>\nWhat better way to come off an upset loss than to upset a top team on your home court. Alabama will be poised and ready when the Bears visit as they look to utilize their top-10 offense led by guards Jaden Shackelford and Jahvon Quinerly. The Crimson tide have a stark difference between their inside and outside shooting. Alabama is No. 10 in the country in two-point shooting and No. 286th in the country from beyond-the-arc.<\/p>\n The Crimson Tide have played the toughest schedule in the country according to KenPom’s metrics, and it doesn\u2019t get easier after this one with dates against Kentucky (twice) and Auburn still to come.<\/p>\n ![\"Alabama](\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Baylor-1.png\") <\/a><\/p>\n\n
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