Maryland vs. Alabama, 3/18/23 March Madness Betting Prediction & Odds

Maryland vs. Alabama Prediction & Odds

While Alabama routed Texas A&M-CC in the first round of the March Madness tournament, the Crimson Tide failed to cover as a 24-point favorite.

Listed as only a 9-point favorite for their second round matchup with Maryland on Saturday night, will the Tide cover this time around?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

805 Maryland Terps (+8.5) vs. 806 Alabama Crimson Tide (-8.5); o/u 144.5

9:40 p.m. ET, Saturday, March 18, 2023

Legacy Arena at BJCC, Birmingham, AL

Maryland vs. Alabama Public Betting Information

Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 63% of public bettors are currently backing Alabama when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

Maryland Terps Notes

Hakim Hart registered 15 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals across 39 minutes during Thursday's 67-65 win over West Virginia. Hart has had his moments throughout the season, but certainly came up big for Maryland in this Round of 64 win. Hart is averaging 12.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.7 three-pointers, and 1.1 steals over the last 11 games. He could be an X-factor in Saturday's game against Alabama.

Alabama Crimson Tide Notes

Brandon Miller (groin) was limited at Friday's practice but is expected to be available for Saturday's game against Maryland, Charlie Potter of 247Sports.com reports. Miller sustained his groin injury during the SEC title game and played through the issue in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, but he was held scoreless during the team's win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The freshman will still do non-live work during Friday's practice session, and coach Nate Oats is optimistic that Miller will be available Saturday.

Maryland vs. Alabama CBB Betting Trends

Under is 6-2 in Terrapins last 8 NCAA Tournament games

Under is 4-0-1 in Terrapins last 5 overall

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 .600

Maryland vs. Alabama CBB Prediction:

The Crimson Tide are just 1-5 against the spread in their last six NCAA tournament games, are 2-6 against the number in their last eight games coming off a win and are 3-7 at the betting window in their last 10 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game. On the other side, the Terps are 5-2 against the spread in their last seven games overall, are 5-1 against the number in their last six neutral site games and have covered in five of their last seven games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600.

CBB BETTING PREDICTION: MARYLAND TERPS +8.5