The Alabama Crimson Tide are set to face a tough challenge in their first Final Four appearance against the UConn Huskies, who are looking to make history with back-to-back NCAA Tournament titles. The Crimson Tide, known for their up-tempo style and resiliency, will face an East Region champion Huskies team that has dominated the tournament so far. The Huskies are the favorites in Saturday’s game, with an over/under of 160.5 points.
Las Vegas handicapper Zack Cimini is back with predictions for the game after an impressive college basketball season, with an 85-60 record on his last 147 picks. He believes the Huskies have what it takes to cover the spread, having gone 10-0 straight up and against the spread in the NCAA Tournament over the past two seasons. However, Alabama coach Nate Oats is seen as a rising star in the coaching world, leading the Crimson Tide to their first Final Four appearance in program history.
Oats, known for his success at Buffalo, where he beat big teams as an underdog, is looking to continue his winning ways against the Huskies. Cimini recommends taking the Over on the point total in the game and has found a critical X-factor that could determine the outcome of the match. For the latest predictions and advice on the Alabama vs. UConn game, head to SportsLine for Cimini’s expert analysis.
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