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Alabama Faces Underdog Robert Morris in March Madness First Round

The No. 2 seed Crimson Tide, ranked 6th in KenPom, are heavily favored against the No. 15 seed Colonials in today's NCAA Tournament matchup.

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Mark Sears #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates defeating the Clemson Tigers 89-82 in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Crypto.com Arena on March 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Mark Sears #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena on March 01, 2025.
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Overview

  • The game will tip off today at 12:40 p.m. ET at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, airing on truTV and streaming on Sling TV.
  • Alabama enters the matchup with a 25-8 record and is ranked 6th in KenPom, boasting the 4th-best offense and 32nd-best defense in the nation.
  • Robert Morris, with a 26-8 record, is ranked 139th in KenPom and has shown recent scoring improvement, averaging 79.5 points in its last 10 games.
  • Betting odds heavily favor Alabama with a -23.5 point spread, and all expert predictions expect the Crimson Tide to win.
  • Key players to watch include Alabama's Mark Sears and Robert Morris' Kam Woods, with the Colonials aiming to contain Sears' offensive impact.