The Crimson Tide has been ranked as high as 2nd in the nation and within the Top 190 for the fifth consecutive season. Following the first Final Four in school history, there were concerns about a March Madness odds fallback. Instead, Oats and his Crimson Tide posted a better season than one year ago. Head coach Nate Oats has proven that basketball can work at the ultimate college football factory. Since he arrived in 2019, Nates has posted a record of 140-60 for a .700-win percentage, two Sweet Sixteen appearances, and a Final Four.
2025 NCAA Tournament – First Round Friday Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Robert Morris Colonials
| Date and Time: | Friday, March 21, 2025, 12:40 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH |
| TV Coverage: | truTV |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Robert Morris | +23 -110 | 165½ -115 | +1600 |  |
| Alabama | -23 -110 | 165½ -105 | -6000 | |
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Robert Morris Colonials Team Overview
Late on, Robert Morris has covered four of its previous six games and has gone over the sportsbook total in three of its last four outings. First among Robert Morris scorers is Kam Woods, with 15.3 points and 5.1 assists per game.
Overall, the Robert Morris Colonials are 26-8 straight up, 23-6 against the spread, and 16-13 over/under the total. Robert Morris has national metrics of 111th for scoring offense, 162nd for field goal percentage, 165th for 3-point field goal percentage, 174th for free throw percentage, and 67th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Robert Morris is 121st for scoring defense, 175th for field goal percentage permitted, 171st for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 36th for defensive rebounding.
Alabama Crimson Tide Team Overview
Late on, Alabama has covered five of its previous seven games and has gone over the total in four of its last six outings. First among Alabama scorers is Mark Sears, with 18.7 points per game.
Overall, the Alabama Crimson Tide are 25-8 straight up, 18-13 against the spread, and 16-14-1 over/under the NCAA Tournament lines total. Alabama has national metrics of 1st for scoring offense, 28th for field goal percentage, 128th for 3-point field goal percentage, 204th for free throw percentage, and 3rd for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Alabama is 355th for scoring defense, 92nd for field goal percentage permitted, 27th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 282nd for defensive rebounding.
Over the past two seasons, many boxes have been checked off in the history books of Alabama basketball. In 2023, the Tide earned their first-ever No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. Last year, they reached the elite eight for the second time, and the final four was the first in the program’s history. Now, the final box to be checked for Nate Oats and his team is to reach the top of the mountain. Overall, that’s two Sweet Sixteens and a Final Four in five seasons for Oats in Tuscaloosa.
Walter Clayton Jr. recorded 22 points, six assists, and three steals, and second-seeded Florida earned a spot in the Southeastern Conference championship game. Specifically, Florida produced a 104-82 domination of third-seeded Alabama at Nashville. Clayton matched his season best with six 3-pointers as No. 4 Florida took a potentially big step toward landing a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Namely, Alijah Martin and Will Richard scored 16 points apiece for Florida, which outscored the Crimson Tide 57-37 in the second half. Also, Thomas Haugh and Denzel Aberdeen each scored 11 points as the Gators recorded a season-high for points.
Alabama vs. Robert Morris SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, Alabama’s defense ranks among the worst in the nation. Robert Morris should stay within the number.
Alabama vs. Robert Morris SBG Best Bet: Robert Morris Colonials.