March Madness: Maryland vs. Alabama odds, picks and predictions

The 8th-seeded Maryland Terrapins (22-12) battle the 1st-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide (30-5) Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Tip from Legacy Arena at BJCC is set for 9:40 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Maryland vs. Alabama'odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The Crimson Tide beat Texas A&M-Corpus Cristi 96-75 Thursday but a 3-pointer at the buzzer from the Islanders led to an against the spread (ATS) loss as 24-point favorites.

Alabama has covered 3 of its last 4 games and has won all 4 by double digits. The Crimson Tide are led by F Brandon Miller, who is averaging 19.1 points per game.

Maryland beat West Virginia 67-65 as a 2.5-point underdog Thursday. The Terrapins are 2-1 straight up and ATS in the postseason and are 5-2 ATS over their last 7 games. Maryland is led by G Jahmir Young, who averages 15.9 points per game.

  
Read Full Article