Maryland Terrapins vs Alabama Crimson Tide 3/18/23 – On Saturday at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama is set to play Maryland with a record of 30-5 and 22-12 in the second round of the tournament. The best NCAAB betting odds are in favor of a win for the Alabama Crimson Tide in this game.
Maryland Terrapins vs Alabama Crimson Tide
Date & Time: Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
Location: Legacy Arena
TV: TBS
Maryland Terrapins vs Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Odds
Maryland
Moneyline: +315
Spread: +8 (-110)
Total: 144 over (-105)
Alabama
Moneyline: -385
Spread: -8 (-110)
Total: 144 under (-115)
Maryland Terrapins vs Alabama Crimson Tide Analysis
Maryland’s performance over the last few weeks has been inconsistent, but they earned a major victory against West Virginia in the opening round of the tournament 67-65. After starting 8-0 and finishing 22-12 overall this season, Maryland is just 2-9 on the road this year. Maryland Terrapins shot 44.9% from the field while holding opponents to 42.8% shooting this year. Maryland’s leading scorer is Jahmir Young, who averages 15.8 points per game. Additionally, Young leads the Terrapins in assists at 2.8 per game while Julian Reese leads the team in rebounding with 6.8 rebounds per game.
Alabama Crimson Tide has had an outstanding season, culminating with their impressive win against Texas A&M Corpus Christi 96-75 to open the tournament. Coming into this matchup at 30-5 and 16-2 in the SEC, Alabama finished 7-1 and secured their victory over Texas A&M with ease. After starting 5-0 this year, Alabama has maintained their consistency both at home and away throughout this SEC tournament – holding opponents to 37.2% shooting percentage from the field. The key factor behind Alabama’s success thus far has been defense; they are holding opponents to 37.2% from the field this year. Alabama’s leading scorer is Brandon Miller, who averages 19 points per game. Noah Clowney leads the team in rebounding with an average of 8.5 boards per game. Jaden Bradley leads the team in assists with an average of 3.4 per game.
Maryland Terrapins vs Alabama Crimson Tide Against the Spread
Under is 4-0-1 in Terrapins last 5 overall. Under is 4-0 in Terrapins last 4 neutral site games. The Terrapins are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games. Under is 12-3-1 in Terrapins last 16 games following a straight up win. Under is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 6-1-1 in Crimson Tide last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Crimson Tide are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 NCAA Tournament games. Under is 4-1 in Crimson Tide last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Crimson Tide last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above 0.600. Crimson Tide are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win.
Maryland Terrapins vs Alabama Crimson Tide Free Pick
Alabama easily won by 20 in the opening round of the tournament without their star player, Brandon Miller. The Crimson Tide have been playing their best basketball lately, winning 8 out of 9 games including winning their conference tournament. Maryland managed to come back from double digit deficits against West Virginia but their defense struggled the rest of the way. Alabama should have enough control to prevail here according to NCAAB betting tips.
Free Pick: Alabama Crimson Tide -8 (-110)
