The second game from Los Angeles on Thursday features the Alabama Crimson Tide and the North Carolina Tar Heels. The winner of this game will take on the winner of the Arizona and Clemson game for the right to head to the NCAA Final Four.
The 4th seed Alabama Crimson Tide are 23-11 on the NCAAB standings. Alabama finished fifth in the competitive SEC during the regular season. In the NCAA Tournament, the Crimson Tide took down Charleston in the first round and knocked off Grand Canyon in the second round.
Alabama vs North Carolina Picks

- Pick: North Carolina Tar Heels -4.5 & Over.
For North Carolina, they come into the game with a 29-7 record on the season. The Tar Heels lost in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game to North Carolina State. The Tar Heels then in the NCAA Tournament downed Wagner in the first round, and Michigan State in the second round.
Here is our Alabama vs North Carolina betting analysis with the scores and odds for the game:
Alabama Crimson Tide vs North Carolina Odds
Alabama Crimson Tide vs North Carolina Tar Heels Information
Before we give our College Basketball Sweet 16 analysis, some information on one of the NCAA Basketball games today:
Alabama Crimson Tide (23-11) vs North Carolina Tar Heels (29-7)
Location of the game: Crypto.com Arena; Los Angeles, CA
Date & Time: Thursday March 28th, 2024; 6:39 pm PST
Where to Watch: CBS
Alabama Crimson Tide vs North Carolina Tar Heels Recent Scores
Alabama Crimson Tide Last 5:
- Tuesday, March 5th, 2024: 105-87 loss at Florida Gators
- Saturday, March 9th, 2024: 92-88 win over Arkansas Razorbacks
- Friday, March 15th, 2024: 102-88 loss to Florida Gators
- Friday, March 22nd, 2024: 109-96 win over Charleston Cougars
- Sunday, March 24th, 2024: 72-61 win over Grand Canyon Antelopes
North Carolina Tar Heels Last 5:
- Thursday, March 14th, 2024: 92-67 win over Florida State Seminoles
- Friday, March 15th, 2024: 72-65 win over Pittsburgh Panthers
- Saturday, March 16th, 2024: 84-76 loss to North Carolina State Wolf Pack
- Saturday, March 21st, 2024: 90-62 win over Wagner Seahawks
- Saturday, March 23rd, 2024: 85-69 win over Michigan State Spartans
Alabama Crimson Tide vs North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Analysis
When betting on March Madness, here are the most updated odds on the NCAAB schedule available at BetUS:
- Spread: North Carolina Tar Heels -4.5, Alabama Crimson Tide +4.5
- Total: 173.5
- Moneyline: North Carolina Tar Heels -200, Alabama Crimson Tide +170
Alabama Crimson Tide vs North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview
#1 Seed Tar Heels Poised for National Championship Run
The North Carolina Tar Heels grabbed the final #1 seed in the tournament, earning them a trip to Los Angeles. Their impressive performance throughout the season shows their strength. With only seven losses, their first loss occurred on Thanksgiving against Villanova. While they notched wins against teams like Tennessee, they faced losses against tough opponents like UConn and Kentucky in non-conference matchups.
In the NCAA Tournament, the Tar Heels have shown their offensive ability, averaging 87.5 points per game, while showing a solid defensive stance by limiting opponents to just 65.5 points per game. Their season average of 81.8 points per game attests to their consistent scoring ability. Renowned for their dominance on the boards, the North Carolina Tar Heels rank among the best rebounding teams in college basketball, grabbing an average of 38.1 rebounds per game.
Leading the scoring charge for the Tar Heels this season is RJ Davis, averaging an impressive 21.3 points per game. Close behind is Armando Bacot, a key offensive player who led the team to the runner-up position in 2022, averaging 14.4 points per game. In their victory against Michigan State, Davis tallied 20 points while Bacot added 18 to secure the win.
Alabama’s Marksmanship: Key Weapon in March Madness
Meanwhile, the Alabama Crimson Tide enter the game as underdogs in this matchup. They kicked off their season with a 5-2 record in November, with losses against Ohio State and Clemson. A subsequent three-game losing streak against Purdue, Creighton, and Arizona presented challenges.
Mark Sears anchors the Crimson Tide’s offense, averaging over 21 points per game, with Aaron Estrada contributing 13.2 points per game as the second-highest scorer on the team. Alabama boasts a balanced scoring attack, with four players averaging double digits in points per game.
Notably, Alabama ranks as the third-best three-point shooting team in the nation, averaging 11 made three-pointers per game. Their ability to shoot beyond the arc was evident in their victories, such as knocking down 8 threes against Grand Canyon and 13 in the first-round win over Charleston.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Prediction
These two teams are going to get the basketball up and down the court. There is a reason that the total is all the way up to 173.5 points. Oddsmakers expect this game around 90-75 in North Carolina. We think that is about right.
We are going to take the resiliency of the Tar Heels to down the Crimson Tide in this one. A great season for Alabama, but falls short, as they lose in the Sweet 16. Bet on the North Carolina Tar Heels at -4.5 over the Alabama Crimson Tide in this Sweet 16 battle from Los Angeles. Hope you enjoyed our Alabama vs North Carolina betting analysis!
- Pick: North Carolina Tar Heels -4.5 & Over.
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Alabama vs North Carolina matchup
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