UConn vs Alabama: Predictions and odds for Saturday's men's March Madness game
The UConn Huskies, top-seeded and defending national champions, have advanced to the Men's NCAA Tournament Final Four, where they will face No. 4 seed Alabama at State Farm Stadium.
The UConn Huskies have been performing exceptionally well and their recent Elite Eight game against Illinois proved to be no different. The Huskies dominated the game, winning 77-52, and secured their spot in the Final Four. In addition, the team set a March Madness record for achieving 10 consecutive double-digit victories. Donovan Clingan led the Huskies to victory with an impressive 22 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks. UConn is aiming for back-to-back national championships and the sixth overall title.
In an Elite Eight matchup, Alabama beat Clemson 89-82 to secure the Crimson Tide's spot in the Final Four. Mark Sears scored 23 points for the Alabama, while Jarin Stevenson came off the bench and contributed 19 points to the victory over the Tigers.
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Alabama vs. UConn predictions
Tuscaloosa News: UConn 89, Alabama 80
Nick Kelly writes: "If the Crimson Tide plays its best game on offense and defense, it can give UConn plenty to handle and maybe just maybe can pull off the win. But it's not likely. There might not be any team that can stop this UConn team, which has few weaknesses and plenty of elite talent."
Action Network: UConn 83, Alabama 77
Sean Koerner predicts that the Huskies will beat the Crimson Tide in the March Madness national semifinal contest on April 6 at State Farm Stadium.
ESPN: UConn has a 71% chance to win
According to ESPN's Matchup Predictor, the UConn Huskies have a 71.6% chance to beat Alabama Crimson Tide in the Final Four.
Alabama vs. UConn: Odds, spread and lines for March Madness
The Huskies are favorites to defeat the Crimson Tide in Saturday's Final Four March Madness matchup, according to the BetMGM college basketball odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering sports betting promos in 2024.
Odds as of Tuesday.
Spread: UConn (-11.5)
Moneylines: UConn (-750); Illinois (+525)
Over/under: 160.5
How to watch Alabama vs. UConn: TV, streaming and schedule
When: Saturday, April 6 at 8:49 p.m. ET
Where: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Cable TV: TBS
Streaming: Paramount+
How to watch NCAA Men's Basketball March Madness 2024
All games will be broadcast across CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV. Here are additional streaming options to watch all the action on your devices.
Stream through Paramount+
Stream through HULU with Live TV
Stream through DirecTV Stream
How to watch March Madness: Watch all tournament games with a subscription to fuboTV
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