Maryland vs Alabama prediction, picks for 2025 women's NCAA Tournament second round

The 2025 NCAA women's tournament is marching on.
Among the second-round games Monday is a bout between No. 4 seed Maryland and No. 5 seed Alabama.
Maryland women's basketball (24-7) beat No. 13 seed Norfolk State 82-69 in its Women's March Madness opener in the NCAA bracket Saturday. Alabama (24-8) beat No. 12 Green Bay 81-67.
Maryland, the regional host, has lost four times at home this season.
Here's how our experts see Monday's Round of 32 game playing out. Be sure to check out Paste BN's complete March Madness bracket breakdown for in-depth analysis. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament upset picks and players who could make a splash.
Without further ado, here are our Maryland vs. Alabama picks and predictions:
Maryland vs. Alabama picks and predictions
Of our experts from across the Paste BN Network only three had both teams making the second round. Two experts believe Marlyand advances. Take a look at their full bracket predictions.
Jordan Mendoza, Paste BN: Maryland
Cydney Henderson, Paste BN: Maryland
Meg L. Hall, For The Win: Alabama
Maryland vs. Alabama date, start time, how to watch
- Game Day: Monday, March 24, 2025
- Game Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Xfinity Center College Park in College Park Maryland
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo - Watch Now!
Maryland vs. Alabama odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Sunday, March 23.
- Spread: Alabama -1.5
- Moneyline: Maryland/Alabama (-110)
- Total: 153.5
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