Alabama vs. Charleston (SC) Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament First Round

Updated Mar. 22, 2024 8:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide (21-11) and the No. 13 seed Charleston (SC) Cougars (27-7) will meet on Friday at 7:35 PM ET in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The matchup airs on truTV.

The Crimson Tide are an 8-point favorite against the Cougars when the Crimson Tide and the Cougars square off. The over/under for the game is 172.5.

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Alabama vs. Charleston (SC) Game Information & Odds

When: Friday, March 22, 2024 at 7:35 PM ET
Where: Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington
How to Watch on TV: truTV
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Crimson Tide vs Cougars Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Crimson Tide	-8	-110	-110	172.5	-110	-110	-410	+320

Alabama vs. Charleston (SC) Prediction

Pick ATS: Alabama (-8)
Pick OU: Under (172.5)
Prediction: Alabama 86, Charleston (SC) 76

Learn more about the Alabama Crimson Tide vs. the Charleston (SC) Cougars game on FOX Sports!

Alabama vs. Charleston (SC) Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Crimson Tide 90, Cougars 82.
The Crimson Tide have an 80.4% chance to claim victory in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Cougars have a 23.8% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Alabama has covered 18 times in 32 games with a spread this season.
Charleston (SC) has compiled a 15-17-1 ATS record so far this season.
When playing as at least 8-point favorites this season, Alabama has an ATS record of 12-6.
Charleston (SC) has not covered the spread when an underdog by 8 points or more this season (in one opportunity).

Key Total Facts

The Crimson Tide games have had more than 172.5 points scored on 16 occasions this season.
Cougars games have finished with over 172.5 points scored three times this year.
The two teams combine to average 1.2 points per game fewer than the total for this matchup (172.5).

Key Moneyline Facts

Alabama has gone 15-5 in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 75%).
This season, Charleston (SC) has won three out of the five games in which it has been the underdog.
When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -410 or shorter, Alabama has gone 10-1 (90.9% win percentage).
Charleston (SC) has played as an underdog of +320 or more once this season and lost that game.

Alabama vs. Charleston (SC): 2023-24 Stats Comparison

	Alabama	Charleston (SC)
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	90.8 (1)	80.5 (32)
Points Allowed (Rank)	81.1 (356)	72.5 (203)
Rebounds (Rank)	11 (26)	11.3 (18)
3pt Made (Rank)	11.1 (2)	10.5 (8)
Assists (Rank)	15.9 (34)	15.3 (50)
Turnovers (Rank)	11.8 (248)	9.5 (36)

Alabama 2023-24 Key Players

Crimson Tide Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Mark Sears	32	21.1	4	4.1	1.7	0.1	2.3
Aaron Estrada	32	13.4	5.3	4.5	1.6	0.2	1.4
Grant Nelson	32	12	5.7	1.7	0.6	1.6	0.8
Rylan Griffen	31	11	3.6	1.8	0.5	0.2	2
Latrell Wrightsell Jr.	28	9	3.1	1.4	1.2	0	2.2

Charleston (SC) 2023-24 Key Players

Cougars Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Reyne Smith	34	12.8	2.1	1.7	0.5	0.1	3.2
Ante Brzovic	34	12.3	6.2	2.4	0.4	0.4	0.5
Ben Burnham	34	11.7	4.6	0.9	0.9	0.4	1.3
Kobe Rodgers	30	9.6	4.6	2.1	1.2	0.2	0.5
Frankie Policelli	34	9.4	5.1	0.7	0.4	0.3	2