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Alabama (25-9) vs Michigan (33-3)
- When: Mar 27 2026, 7:35 PM
- Where: United Center, Chicago, IL, USA
- Where to watch: TBS
(4) Alabama vs (1) Michigan Preview & Prediction
Spread: Michigan -9.5
Moneyline: Michigan (-525)
Total: 172.5
Michigan Wolverines: Big, Bad, and Slightly Superstitious
Michigan is out here switching locker rooms like it’s a Vegas slot machine ritual. Lose once and suddenly everyone thinks a different chair fixes everything. Honestly, if it works, keep moving lockers every round.
On the court, they are legit. Yaxel Lendeborg leads the way and the frontcourt is massive. Lendeborg, Morez Johnson Jr., and Aday Mara just combined for 56 points, 19 rebounds, and six blocks. That is not a stat line, that is a warning label.
They move the ball well too with Elliot Cadeau dishing 5.7 assists per game. This is a team that can score, pass, and basically block your shot into next week.
Alabama Crimson Tide: Three-Point Chaos Mode Activated
Alabama said defense is optional, but threes are mandatory. They drilled 31 triples in the opening weekend. Thirty one. At this point, they might start shooting from the parking lot.
Even without Aden Holloway, this offense is humming. Labaron Philon Jr. and Latrell Wrightsell are pushing tempo and creating looks, while Aiden Sherrell is battling inside like he is not aware Michigan has skyscrapers in the paint.
They know they are underdogs. They also do not care. This team plays fast, loose, and dangerous. Exactly the kind of squad that ruins spreads.
LVSB Betting Prediction: Here Comes the Pain… and the Cover
Michigan is laying 9.5 points with a total of 172.5. Translation, points will be flying and someone’s defense will take the night off.
Michigan should win this game. They have the size, the depth, and the structure. But covering almost double digits against a team launching threes like Alabama is asking for trouble.
All it takes is one hot stretch and suddenly that spread looks very uncomfortable.
Final Score: Michigan 92, Alabama 86
Lean: Alabama +9.5
Total: Over 172.5
- NCAAB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
