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UConn vs Alabama betting odds, predictions, pick and promos

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THE second game to determine the final piece of the national championship game is No. 1 UConn against No. 4 Alabama.

The game takes place on April 6 live from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Find the the preview for the game below, including the best promos, odds, analysis and pick.

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UConn (1) vs Alabama (4) betting preview

The Uconn Huskies obliterated Illinois in the Elite Eight, 77-52. Five players scored double-digit points, including Donovan Clingan with 22 points and 10 rebounds, Cam Spencer with 11 points, five assists, and 12 rebounds, Hassan Diarra with 11 points, and Alex Karaban and Samson Johnson with 10 points each.

The Huskies shot 51.7% from the floor and just 3/17 (17.6%) from three-point range. They held Illinois to under 26% from the floor and 26.1% from three-point range. 

As for Alabama, they took down Clemson 89-82. Four players scored double-digit points, including Mark Sears (23), Nick Pringle (16 points, 11 rebounds), Rylan Griffen (13 points, eight assists, and four rebounds), and Aaron Estrada (10 points, five assists, and eight rebounds).

The Crimson Tide shot 46.8% from the floor, 44.4% from three-point range, and had 48 total rebounds.

UConn vs Alabama odds

Below are the odds for this matchup, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook:

  • Spread: Alabama (+11.5, -108); UConn (-11.5, -112). 
  • Moneyline: Alabama (+525); UConn (-750). 
  • Total: Over 161.5 (-108); Under 161.5 (-112)
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UConn vs Alabama analysis

UConn has been favored to win this tournament for as long as anyone can remember, and here, they draw the best offense in the country on a points per game basis, but with that comes a team that struggles defensively.

They allowed 82 to Clemson and on the year, they allow an average of 81.1 points per game. 

UConn averages 81.4 points per game, shoots just under 50% from the floor and 35.8% from three-point range, and their defense holds teams to 63.3 points per game. 

As for Alabama, they average about 91 points per game, 47.7% from the floor, and 37.1% from three-point range. 

According to KenPom, UConn has the fourth-best adjusted defensive efficiency, allowing 91.5 points per 100 possessions and scoring 126.6. As for Alabama, they scored 125.9 points per 100 possessions and allowed nearly 103 points.

UConn vs Alabama pick

UConn is already a phenomenal team, and while Alabama has a ferocious offense, their defense will be annihilated in a game against UConn that runs five deep with numerous future first-round NBA Draft picks. 

Expect Alabama to score, but UConn will likely go for close to if not over, 100 points in this one in a triumphant win to head to the national title game.

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UConn vs Alabama info

  • Who: UConn (1) vs Alabama (4)
  • Date: April 6, 2024
  • Time: 9:20 pm ET
  • Venue: State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
  • Where to watch: TNT/TBS/truTV
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