Alabama vs Saint Mary's prediction, picks for 2025 men's NCAA Tournament
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The 2025 men's NCAA Tournament marches on after the first round saw surprises across the bracket. There's little time to react as the second round continues today to decide who will make the Sweet 16.
Second-round action today features a matchup between Alabama and Saint Mary's in the East Region.
The Alabama Crimson Tide earned a No. 2 seed in the 2025 March Madness bracket and held off the Robert Morris Colonials in the first round. The Crimson Tide's opponent, the seventh-seeded Saint Mary's Gaels, advanced after beating the Vanderbilt Commodores on Friday.
Alabama ranks as the sixth-best team in the KenPom rankings behind the fourth-best offense and 34th-ranked defense. Meanwhile, Saint Mary's ranks 22nd overall with the 59th-ranked offense but the seventh-best defense.
Here's how our experts see today's Round of 32 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.
Alabama vs. Saint Mary's picks and predictions
- Jordan Mendoza: Alabama
- Paul Myerberg: Alabama
- Erick Smith: Alabama
- Eddie Timanus: Alabama
- Dan Wolken: Alabama
- Jeremy Cluff: Alabama 78, Saint Mary's 71
- Emilee Smarr: Alabama 93, Saint Mary’s 88
The Crimson Tide made a run to the Final Four last season behind the top-scoring offense in the country and look to be in good form again. Our experts predict the Gaels will put up a good fight in the second round but ultimately think Alabama will get the win.
Alabama vs. Saint Mary's date, start time, where to watch
- Game Day: Sunday, March 23, 2025
- Game Time: 6:10 p.m. ET
- Location: Rocket Arena in Cleveland
- TV Channel: TNT
- Live Stream: Sling - Watch Now!
Watch Alabama vs. Saint Mary's on SlingTV
Alabama vs. Saint Mary's odds
Odds as of Sunday, March 23 via BetMGM.
- Spread: Alabama -5.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Favorite: Alabama -235
- Moneyline Underdog: Saint Mary's +195
- Total: 149.5
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