Charleston vs. Alabama Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Round of 64
The Alabama Crimson Tide will try to avoid getting upset by the Charleston Cougars on Friday evening. Can Reyne Smith and the Cougars stun the Crimson Tide in the Round of 64 as a 13-seed? Matt McCuen breaks down this matchup and provides his pick against the spread for Charleston vs. Alabama.
Matt McCuen - March 22, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT
5 minCharleston vs. Alabama Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Round of 64
The College of Charleston Cougars and the Alabama Crimson Tide will meet from the West region on Friday night.
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Charleston vs. Alabama DATE, TIME, WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: March 22, 2024
- Game Time: 7:35 pm ET
- Where to Watch: TruTV
Charleston vs. Alabama Prediction
College of Charleston comes into this contest with a record of 22-7.
The Cougars finished the regular season in first place in the CAA and won the conference championship.
This program has reached the big dance three years since 2019.
Charleston ranks 97th in the NET while playing the 173rd most challenging schedule in college hoops.
Junior Reyne Smith leads the squad with 12.8 points per game while adding 2.1 rebounds.
Croatia native Ante Brzovic has been solid for the Cougars, averaging 12.3 points and 6.2 rebounds.
South Carolina native Ben Burnham has added 11.7 points and 4.6 rebounds.
Charleston has averaged 80.47 points while giving up 72.53.
The Tide roll into this contest with a 21-11 record.
Alabama was bounced in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament by the Florida Gators.
Bama is poised to go on a championship run.
Nate Oats' team ranks 9th in the NET as they have played the most difficult schedule in college basketball.
Senior Mark Sears earned second-team All-American honors. Sears leads the Tide with 21.1 points per game.
Hofstra transfer Aaron Estrada has been great, with 13.5 points and a team-high 4.6 assists.
Senior Grant Nelson has averaged 12.0 points and 5.7 rebounds, which leads the squad.
Alabama has scored 90.75 points while allowing opponents 81.06 points.
Charleston vs. Alabama Prediction
This is too many points to give the Cougars.
While Bama can be electric offensively, they heavily rely on their three-point shooting.
Additionally, this is a bad defense that should not be laying double digits in this spot.
Pick: College Of Charleston +10 -112 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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