Alabama and Saint Mary's Set for NCAA Second-Round Clash

The No. 2 seed Crimson Tide face the No. 7 seed Gaels at Rocket Arena in Cleveland to decide who advances to the Sweet 16.

The game is scheduled for Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 6:10 p.m. ET, and will be broadcast on TNT and streamed on Sling TV.
Alabama is favored to win, with a spread of -5.5 and a moneyline of -231, while Saint Mary's is listed at +190.
Alabama boasts the fourth-best offense in the country, averaging 92.4 points per game over its last 10 contests, while Saint Mary's relies on its seventh-ranked defense.
Both teams advanced after first-round victories: Alabama defeated Robert Morris 90-81, and Saint Mary's edged out Vanderbilt 59-56.
Experts predict a competitive game but largely favor Alabama to secure a spot in the Sweet 16.