Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Time: 6:10 PM EST
Location: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
Matchup:
The Saint Mary’s Gaels face off against the Alabama Crimson Tide in a highly anticipated NCAA Tournament Second Round matchup. This game promises to be a clash of styles, with Saint Mary’s known for their suffocating defense and ability to “shrink” games, while Alabama brings a high-octane offense to the court.Odds: Alabama enters the contest as a -5.5 point favorite. The over/under for the game is set at 149.5 points.
Key Storylines:
* Rebounding Battle: Will Alabama’s rebounding struggles from their last game persist against Saint Mary’s, a team known for its disciplined play?
* Defensive Prowess vs. Offensive Firepower: Can Saint Mary’s slow down Alabama’s potent offense, or will the Crimson Tide’s scoring ability prove too much to handle?
* March Madness Atmosphere: The game is being played at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Expect an electric atmosphere as both teams vie for a spot in the next round.
Prediction: This promises to be a tight contest. Expert picks and predictions can be found online, but with the game so close, anything can happen! Be sure to watch!
Sources for Saint Mary’s vs Alabama:
(1) https://www.perplexity.ai/sports/ncaam/events/2873924(2) https://www.foxsports.com/articles/college-basketball/alabama-vs-saint-marys-ca-prediction-odds-picks-ncaa-tournament-second-round(3) https://www.nbcsports.com/betting/college-basketball/news/saint-marys-vs-alabama-prediction-odds-expert-picks-betting-trends-and-stats-for-2025-march-madness(4) https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/preview/NCAAB_20250323_MARYCA@BAMA/(5) https://wccsports.com/boxscore.aspx?id=7ltyipP022aUJKmSgYVs3wXi7up73ghniwD5ElWyd07J7BNseBaMQePf0fY%2F3yUPb8ou9PfBw021spZLAOP%2F9supeDphv7IvgtxVDmPwLbNuoc%2B4mgdfdJlwYuh5QKR3JsMmbWSGeS3NZbvSAnMMGhEQ8tA3D2FkTUI3eZtUdDk%3D&path=mbball(6) https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2025/03/23/alabama-st-marys-predictions-picks-ncaa-bracket/82621550007/(7) https://wccsports.com/news/2024/10/29/2024-25-wcc-mens-basketball-preview.aspx(8) https://www.oddstrader.com/betting/analysis/saint-marys-vs-alabama-2025-ncaa-tournament-second-round-picks/(9) https://statsalt.com/games/ncaab/(10) https://x.com/sportsbookwire?lang=en