The Alabama Crimson Tide were hammered by #1 ranked Kentucky on Saturday, and they are an underdog on the road again Thursday at Arkansas. The Tide have been very competitive on the road this year, and they look good as a sizable dog in tonight's contest.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - Alabama has lost three of four road games, but two of those three losses came in games decided by less than three points. That includes a 53-52 loss at #11 Wichita State.

2. Home Cookin' - The road team has covered the points in four of the last five meetings between these two teams.

3. X-Factor - The Crimson Tide are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. SEC opponents.

Selection: This is a play on the Alabama Crimson Tide (8*)