Alabama vs Robert Morris prediction, picks for 2025 men's NCAA Tournament
It's Alabama vs Robert Morris in the 2025 NCAA Tournament first round. See our expert picks and predictions for the March Madness bracket, along with betting odds and game time.
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The 2025 NCAA Tournament is here, folks.
First-round action continues on Friday with a matchup between Alabama and Robert Morris in the East Region.
The Alabama Crimson Tide finished the 2024-25 season with a 25-8 record, good for third in the SEC. That earned them a 2 seed in the 2025 March Madness bracket. Their opponent, the Robert Morris Colonials, finished first in the Horizon League with a 26-8 record and a conference tournament win earned them a No. 15 seed in the Big Dance.
Alabama ranks as the sixth-best team in the KenPom rankings, sporting the fourth-best offense and 32nd-best defense. Meanwhile, Robert Morris ranks 139th overall, possessing the 171st-ranked offense and 134th-ranked defense.
Here's how our experts see Friday's Round of 64 clash playing out. Be sure to check out Paste BN's complete March Madness bracket predictions to see our team's picks for every game. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament bold predictions and upset picks.
Without further ado, here's our Alabama vs. Robert Morris picks and predictions.
Alabama vs. Robert Morris picks and predictions
- Jordan Mendoza: Alabama
- Paul Myerberg: Alabama
- Erick Smith: Alabama
- Eddie Timanus: Alabama
- Dan Wolken: Alabama
- Craig Meyer: Alabama 91, Robert Morris 73
- Emilee Smarr: Alabama 90, Robert Morris 83
It's a clean sweep. None of our experts have this contest turning into an upset. Craig Meyer and Tuscaloosa News' Emilee Smarr are both backing Robert Morris to cover the 23.5-point spread but have differing views on the total. Meyer has the game going under the 165.5-point total while Smarr forecasts the over in this contest.
Alabama vs. Robert Morris date, start time, how to watch
- Game Day: Friday, March 21, 2025
- Game Time: 12:40 p.m. ET
- Location: Rocket Arena in Cleveland
- TV Channel: truTV
- Live Stream: Sling TV - Watch Now!
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Alabama vs. Robert Morris odds
Odds as of Wednesday, March 19 via BetMGM.
- Spread: Alabama -23.5 (-105)
- Moneyline Favorite: Alabama -10000
- Moneyline Underdog: Robert Morris +1900
- Total: 165.5
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