Alabama vs. Charleston (SC) Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament First Round

Alabama vs. Charleston (SC) Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament First Round

Updated Mar. 22, 2024 8:27 p.m. ET

The No. 4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide (21-11) and the No. 13 seed Charleston (SC) Cougars (27-7) will meet on Friday at 7:35 PM ET in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The matchup airs on truTV.

The Crimson Tide are an 8-point favorite against the Cougars when the Crimson Tide and the Cougars square off. The over/under for the game is 172.5.

Keep scrolling to get the download ahead of wagering on the Alabama-Charleston (SC) game.

Alabama vs. Charleston (SC) Game Information & Odds

  • When: Friday, March 22, 2024 at 7:35 PM ET
  • Where: Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington
  • How to Watch on TV: truTV
  • Live boxscore on FOX Sports
Crimson Tide vs Cougars Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
Crimson Tide -8 -110 -110 172.5 -110 -110 -410 +320

Alabama vs. Charleston (SC) Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Alabama (-8)
  • Pick OU: Under (172.5)
  • Prediction: Alabama 86, Charleston (SC) 76

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Alabama vs. Charleston (SC) Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

  • Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Crimson Tide 90, Cougars 82.
  • The Crimson Tide have an 80.4% chance to claim victory in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
  • The Cougars have a 23.8% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

  • Alabama has covered 18 times in 32 games with a spread this season.
  • Charleston (SC) has compiled a 15-17-1 ATS record so far this season.
  • When playing as at least 8-point favorites this season, Alabama has an ATS record of 12-6.
  • Charleston (SC) has not covered the spread when an underdog by 8 points or more this season (in one opportunity).

Key Total Facts

  • The Crimson Tide games have had more than 172.5 points scored on 16 occasions this season.
  • Cougars games have finished with over 172.5 points scored three times this year.
  • The two teams combine to average 1.2 points per game fewer than the total for this matchup (172.5).

Key Moneyline Facts

  • Alabama has gone 15-5 in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 75%).
  • This season, Charleston (SC) has won three out of the five games in which it has been the underdog.
  • When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -410 or shorter, Alabama has gone 10-1 (90.9% win percentage).
  • Charleston (SC) has played as an underdog of +320 or more once this season and lost that game.

Alabama vs. Charleston (SC): 2023-24 Stats Comparison

Alabama Charleston (SC)
Points Scored Per Game (Rank) 90.8 (1) 80.5 (32)
Points Allowed (Rank) 81.1 (356) 72.5 (203)
Rebounds (Rank) 11 (26) 11.3 (18)
3pt Made (Rank) 11.1 (2) 10.5 (8)
Assists (Rank) 15.9 (34) 15.3 (50)
Turnovers (Rank) 11.8 (248) 9.5 (36)

Alabama 2023-24 Key Players

Crimson Tide Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Mark Sears 32 21.1 4 4.1 1.7 0.1 2.3
Aaron Estrada 32 13.4 5.3 4.5 1.6 0.2 1.4
Grant Nelson 32 12 5.7 1.7 0.6 1.6 0.8
Rylan Griffen 31 11 3.6 1.8 0.5 0.2 2
Latrell Wrightsell Jr. 28 9 3.1 1.4 1.2 0 2.2

Charleston (SC) 2023-24 Key Players

Cougars Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Reyne Smith 34 12.8 2.1 1.7 0.5 0.1 3.2
Ante Brzovic 34 12.3 6.2 2.4 0.4 0.4 0.5
Ben Burnham 34 11.7 4.6 0.9 0.9 0.4 1.3
Kobe Rodgers 30 9.6 4.6 2.1 1.2 0.2 0.5
Frankie Policelli 34 9.4 5.1 0.7 0.4 0.3 2

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