Charleston +9.5 (-110) over Alabama
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- Alabama is prolific offensively, but their woeful defense will help Charleston hang around in this game.
- Charleston ranks ahead of several SEC schools in offensive efficiency this year and should be able keep this matchup within single-digits.
The Charleston Cougars will face off with the Alabama Crimson Tide on March 22, 2024 at 7:35 pm ET. The opening betting odds from DraftKings Sportsbook have the Charleston Cougars as 9.5 point underdogs in this opening round matchup from the NCAA Tournament.
The early action has the Charleston Cougars taking 70% of the spread bets, while the Alabama Crimson Tide are getting 30% of the bets.
The opening total of 173.0 has prompted 58% of bets to the under and 42% of bets to the over.
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We expect a tight game in the Charleston vs Alabama matchup in the NCAA Tournament on Friday. While Alabama has the most potent offense in the country, their defense leaves a lot to be desired. We already saw Kentucky fall in this tournament by trying to score without playing much defense. While Alabama should avoid losing outright, Charleston will keep this game within single-digits to cover the number.
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