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March Madness Elite Eight: (6) Clemson Tigers vs. (4) Alabama Crimson Tide
By Sam Batz
When: Saturday, March 30th at 8:49 PM EST
Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Watch On: TBS/truTV
Matchup: Clemson Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
The madness of the men’s NCAA tournament continues this weekend with a can’t miss Elite Eight rivalry game between the Clemson Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Known mainly for their footballing excellence, both Clemson and Alabama have become fierce rivals on the gridiron. However on Saturday the Tigers and the Tide will set aside their pads and lace up their hightops for a highly anticipated Elite Eight matchup. The winner will earn a spot in this year’s Final Four, but both Clemson and Alabama are focused solely on the next game in front of them.
The Tigers upset 2-seed Arizona, earning Clemson their first Elite Eight spot since 1980. Alabama took down 1-seed North Carolina, qualifying for the Crimson Tide’s 2nd ever Elite Eight placement. This matchup ramps up to be an NCAA instant classic. Below you’ll find all of our picks for the Clemson vs. Alabama game, including stats, scores, and advice. We’ll help you navigate the odds and provide helpful betting tips for Saturday’s Elite Eight matchup between Clemson and Alabama.
Clemson vs. Alabama Odds
Team | Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
Clemson Tigers | +3.0 (-110) | Ov 164.5 (-110) | +122 |
Alabama Crimson Tide | -3.0 (-110) | Un 164.5 (-110) | -145 |
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Clemson vs. Alabama Betting Trends
Clemson Tigers
- 20-14-1 ATS
- 17-18-0 O/U record
- 7-3-0 as UNDERDOGS
- 32.3% chance to beat Alabama
Alabama Crimson Tide
- 20-15-0 ATS
- 26-9-0 O/U record
- 22-4-0 as FAVORITES
- 67.7% chance to beat Clemson
Clemson vs. Alabama Stat Comparison
Clemson Tigers
- Elite Eight appearances: 2x (most recent: 1980)
- Points per Game: 77.4
- Opponent Points per Game: 70.6
- Rebounds per Game: 36.4
- Assists per Game: 14.7
- Turnovers per Game: 10.2
- Field Goal pct: 46.8%
- Three-point pct: 35.4%
- Free Throw pct: 79.0%
- Top Players: PJ Hall (18.4 pts); Joseph Girard (15.0 pts); Ian Schieffelin (9.4 rebs)
Alabama Crimson Tide
- Elite Eight appearances: 2x (most recent: 2004)
- Points per Game: 90.7
- Opponent Points per Game: 81.1
- Rebounds per Game: 39.8
- Assists per Game: 15.8
- Turnovers per Game: 11.9
- Field Goal pct: 47.7%
- Three-Point pct: 36.8%
- Free Throw pct: 77.4%
- Top Players: Mark Sears (21.4 pts); Aaron Estrada (13.5 pts); Grant Nelson (5.6 rebs)
Clemson vs. Alabama Game Predictions
I’m expecting a hard fought, tightly contested Elite Eight matchup between these two rivals, as they each have certain strengths, which is why they’ve gotten this far in the tournament. Clemson is a lower seed but the Tigers aren’t playing like it. They’ve rallied around head coach Brad Brownell, who has infused Clemson with a tremendous amount of confidence. Alabama on the other hand is the highest scoring team in college basketball, averaging 90.7 points per game, and the Tide just rolled over No. 1 seed North Carolina. Bama and Clemson were clearly underrated heading into the tournament, which is what makes this matchup so tough to predict.
It truly could go either way, but I’m putting my money on Alabama to reach the schools first ever Final Four. Bama’s offense is unmatched, averaging 90 points per game during March Madness, led by the explosive Mark Sears. Sears is averaging 24.7 points in the tournament, but the Tide have a roster loaded with scorers. Clemson plays a more conservative game, averaging 75.3 points per game over the course of the tournament. The Tigers just held Arizona’s potent offense to 72 points in the Sweet 16, but Alabama’s ability to rack up points quickly will prove to be too much for Clemson to handle.
In summary, here are my picks for Clemson vs. Alabama Elite Eight matchup:
- Moneyline Pick: Alabama Crimson Tide (-145)
If you take Alabama’s Moneyline (-145): You risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if Alabama wins straight up.
- ATS Pick: Clemson Tigers (+3.0)
If you take Clemson to Cover the +3.0 Spread (-110): You risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if Clemson wins the game, or loses by less than 3 points.
- O/U Pick: Over (164.5)
If you take the Over on 164.5 total points (-110): You risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if Clemson and Alabama combine for more than 164 points.
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