The Alabama Crimson Tide (25-8) enter as 23.5-point favorites against the Robert Morris Colonials (26-7) in their NCAA Tournament first-round matchup. The game tips off Thursday at 12:40pm ET from Rocket Arena in Cleveland.

Key Game Details:

• Spread: Alabama -23.5
• Moneyline: Alabama -5000
• Total: 166.5 points
• Location: Rocket Arena, Cleveland
• Date/Time: March 21, 12:40pm ET
• TV: truTV

Team Analysis: Alabama ranks 6th overall at KenPom, including 2nd in offensive efficiency. They lead the nation in scoring (91.1 PPG) but have lost 3 of their last 5 games. Key player Grant Nelson (knee) is questionable.

Robert Morris enters on a 10-game win streak, with just one loss in their last 17 games. They're 25-7-0 ATS this season and allow 70.4 PPG (2nd in Horizon League).

Key Stats:

• Alabama: #1 in scoring offense (91.1 PPG), last in SEC defense (81.4 PPG allowed)
• Robert Morris: 76.9 PPG (4th in Horizon League)
• Alabama strength of schedule: #1 nationally
• Robert Morris strength of schedule: #304

Player Props:

• Mark Sears (ALA): 20.5 points
• Kam Woods (RMU): 14.5 points
• Alvaro Folgueiras/Clifford Omoruyi: 7.5 rebounds

Betting Analysis: Public betting heavily favors Robert Morris against the spread (77% of bets), while 91% of moneyline bets back Alabama. Despite the large spread, Robert Morris's strong ATS record and Alabama's defensive struggles suggest the Colonials could keep this closer than expected.

Best Bet: Robert Morris +23.5 (-118)

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