NCAA Tournament: Robert Morris vs Alabama Betting Odds, Props and Preview
The 2-seed Alabama Crimson Tide (25-8) face the 15-seed Robert Morris Colonials (26-7) in Round 1 of the NCAA Tournament. The game tips off Thursday at 12:40pm ET from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH on truTV.
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Game Overview:
- Spread: Alabama -23.5
- Moneyline: Alabama -5000
- Total: 166.5 points
- Alabama has lost 3 of their last 5
- Robert Morris enters on a 10-game win streak
Key Stats:
- Alabama ranks 6th overall at KenPom (2nd in offensive efficiency)
- Alabama leads NCAA in scoring (91.1 PPG)
- Robert Morris allows 70.4 PPG (2nd in Horizon League)
- Robert Morris is 25-7-0 ATS this season
Notable Injuries:
- Grant Nelson (Alabama) - Questionable with knee injury
Key Player Props:
- Mark Sears (Alabama) - Over/Under 20.5 points
- Kam Woods (RMU) - Over/Under 14.5 points
- Alvaro Folgueiras (RMU) & Clifford Omoruyi (Alabama) - Over/Under 7.5 rebounds
Public Betting:
- 77% of spread bets on Robert Morris
- 91% of moneyline bets on Alabama
- Total split: 46% Over, 54% Under
Prediction: Robert Morris +23.5 (-118)
Analysis: While Alabama brings elite scoring and SEC experience, Robert Morris' strong ATS record and defensive prowess suggest they can keep this game within the large spread. The Colonials' recent momentum and Alabama's defensive struggles make the 23.5 points too generous.