Alabama vs. Charleston odds, score prediction: 2024 NCAA Tournament picks, March Madness bets by proven model

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The Charleston Cougars return to the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year after almost knocking off San Diego State as a No. 12 seed last year. Charleston is a No. 13 this year and the Cougars will take on No. 4 Alabama, a team making its fourth consecutive March Madness appearance under coach Nate Oats, on Friday. The Crimson Tide went 18-14 against the spread this season, while Charleston was 15-16-2 ATS.

Tipoff in this West Region matchup is set for 7:35 p.m. ET in Spokane, Wash. The Crimson Tide are 9-point favorites in the latest Alabama vs. Charleston odds via SportsLine consensus. The over/under is 173, up from opening at 168.5. Before making any Charleston vs. Alabama picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven model. 

The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters the 2024 NCAA tournament on a 148-106 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning more than $1,700 for $100 players. It also has a strong 29-19 (+810) record on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Alabama vs. Charleston. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college basketball odds and trends for Charleston vs. Alabama:

Alabama vs. Charleston spread: Alabama -9Alabama vs. Charleston over/under: 173 pointsAlabama vs. Charleston money line: Alabama -462, Charleston +345BAMA: 18-14 ATS this seasonUVA: 9-7-2 ATS this season on extended rest Alabama vs. Charleston picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why Alabama can cover 

The Crimson Tide will have the best player on the floor in guard Mark Sears. The senior is averaging 21.1 points per game and is shooting 50.4% from the field, 86.1% from the free-throw line and 43.1% from 3-point range. He’s scored at least 22 points in his last six…

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Author : CBS Sports Staff

Publish date : 2024-03-22 21:30:49

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