Maryland vs. Alabama, 3/22/21 NCAA Tournament Betting Predictions

Maryland vs. Alabama NCAA Prediction

Are the Alabama Crimson Tide a huge value for bettors on Monday night as only a 5.5-point favorite versus Maryland in the second round of the NCAA Tournament? The two teams will tip off at 8:45 p.m. ET with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line.

Game Snapshot

831 Maryland Terps (+5.5) at 832 Alabama Crimson Tide (-5.5); o/u 138.5

5:00 p.m. ET, Monday, March 22, 2021

TV: TNT

Bankers Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

Maryland vs. Alabama NCAA Tournament Betting Prediction

Alabama only laying 5.5 points feels like a trap so I’m staying away from the side and rolling with the total instead. The under is 6-1 in the Terps’ last seven games overall, is 5-1 in their last six NCAA Tournament games and is 8-2 in their last 10 neutral site games as an underdog. The under is also 4-0 in Maryland’s last four NCAA Tournament games as an underdog and is 5-2 in its last seven games as an underdog.

On the other side, the under is 6-2 in the Crimson Tide’s last eight games overall, is 4-1 in their last five neutral site games and is 4-1 in their last five NCAA Tournament games.

NCAA TOURNAMENT BETTING PREDICTION: MARYLAND/ALABAMA UNDER 138.5