The Clemson Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide are slated to get together Saturday evening for the second Elite 8 game of the day. This is out of the West Region, where the Tigers are the 6 seed, and the Crimson Tide are the 4th. The winner will head to the NCAA Final Four in Phoenix and take on the winner of the South Region of the March Madness Bracket. Advance to read more of Clemson vs Alabama betting picks.
Clemson vs Alabama Picks
We are taking the Clemson Tigers +3.5 and the UNDER 164.5 in this game
- Pick: Clemson Tigers +3.5 & UNDER 164.5
The Clemson Tigers come this time with a 24-11 record. The Tigers finished fifth in the Atlantic Coast Conference regular, and lost in their first conference tournament games. Clemson is coming off an upset win over the Arizona Wildcats on Thursday. Their first two tournament wins were over New Mexico and Baylor.
For the Alabama Crimson Tide, they are also 24-11 on the season. Nate Oats and his team finished fifth in the SEC. The Crimson Tide are coming off a win over North Carolina on Thursday, who was the top seed in the West Region. Alabama also beat Charleston and Grand Canyon in the big dance.
Let’s take a look at Clemson vs Alabama betting picks as they look to keep their odds to win March Madness alive!
Clemson Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide Odds
Before we give more on both teams, here are the odds for one of the NCAA Basketball games today:
- Spread: Alabama Crimson Tide -3.5, Clemson Tigers +3.5
- Total: 164.5
- Moneyline: Alabama Crimson Tide -165, Clemson Tigers +140
Clemson Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide Information
Game two on the Saturday NCAAB schedule:
Clemson Tigers (24-11) vs Alabama Crimson Tide (24-11)
Date & Time: Saturday, March 30th, 2024; 5:49 pm PST
Location of the game: Crypto.com Arena; Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: TBS
Clemson Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide Analysis
Tigers Defensive Juggernaut
Chase Hunter’s 18-point scoring game proved vital in the Tigers’ victory over Arizona, as Clemson held a lead throughout the game, quickly regaining control whenever challenged and keeping the win. Adding to it, three other players, aside from Hunter, reached double-digit scoring figures, with PJ Hall impressively scoring 17 points and grabbing 8 rebounds.
In the win against Baylor, Hunter led the offense with 20 points, supported by Joe Girard’s 13-point contribution. Hall maintained a solid average of 18.5 points per game for the season, while Girard closely followed with 15.3 points per game. Clemson’s defense limited opponents to an average of just 64 points per game throughout the NCAA March Madness Tournament.
Clemson started their season on a high note with nine straight wins. However, Coach Brownell’s team faced their first defeat on December 16th against Memphis. Later, they suffered losses in their first three conference games and four out of their initial five. Nonetheless, they closed out February with three straight wins. In the first win over Alabama, PJ Hall led the way with 21 points.
Alabama: College Basketball’s Scoring Kings
The Alabama Crimson Tide holds the spot of being the highest-scoring team in College Basketball, averaging 90.7 points per game during the regular season and maintaining a similar scoring pace of 90 points per game in the NCAA Tournament. However, their defensive performance sees them allowing an average of 81.3 points per game.
In the win against North Carolina, Grant Nelson showcased his ability, scoring 24 points and securing 12 rebounds. Rylan Griffin and Aaron Estrada added 19 points each, while Mark Sears added 18 points. Sears leads the team for the season with an average of 21.5 points per game.
Alabama began their season with four consecutive wins before stumbling in a road game against Ohio State. Their non-conference matches also resulted in losses to Clemson, Purdue, Creighton, and Arizona. Sears scored 23 in the loss to Clemson earlier in the season.
Clemson Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Picks
This is a great battle between two high-energy coaches. Both teams saw their struggles during the regular season. Both NCAAB teams have been tested big time in the big dance, trailing late in the game at one point or the other. But, both teams are playing great basketball, and making timely shots. In the end here, our betting pick is going to take the points. In a tight game, we think it will stay close. The Crimson Tide would be our pick on the money at -165, but we are going to bet the Clemson Tigers +3.5 to cover in this one. Enjoy the game!
Clemson Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide Prediction
If we are making a final score prediction, the Clemson Tigers are a team that will want to slow it down a bit and play defense. The Tigers do not want to get into a shoot-out. Alabama would love to run. The last time they played, these teams scored 162 points. With this in mind we think this will be similar. We will go with Alabama winning the game 83-80 over Clemson. That means we are taking the Clemson Tigers +3.5 and the UNDER 164.5 in this game on our Clemson vs Alabama betting picks. Best of luck with all your NCAA Tournament betting predictions!
- Picks: Clemson Tigers +3.5 & UNDER 164.5
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