The Robert Morris Colonials, seeded 15th, are set to face the second-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide in a first-round game of the 2025 NCAA Tournament this Friday. Robert Morris arrives after an 89-78 victory against Youngstown State in the Horizon League Tournament finals, while Alabama is coming off a loss to Florida, with a score of 104-82 in the SEC Tournament semifinals. The Colonials (26-8), marking their ninth NCAA Tournament entry, hold a historical tournament record of 2-8. Contrastingly, the Crimson Tide (25-8), making their 26th appearance, reached the Final Four last year but fell to national champion Connecticut by 86-72 in the semifinals. Alabama’s forward Grant Nelson is listed as questionable due to a knee injury.
Tipoff at Rocket Arena in Cleveland is scheduled for 12:40 p.m. ET. Alabama is currently favored by 22.5 points according to the latest odds from SportsLine Consensus, with an over/under set at 166.5 total points. If you plan to make any picks for the Alabama vs. Robert Morris game, be sure to check out the college basketball predictions provided by the SportsLine Projection Model.
The predictive model simulates each Division 1 college basketball game 10,000 times and enters the 2025 NCAA Tournament with a record of 228-166 (+2025) on its top-rated college basketball picks since 2023. This model has performed exceptionally well, producing brackets that outperformed over 91% of CBS Sports entries in four of the last six tournaments and accurately predicted 24 first-round upsets by double-digit seeds, leading to significant returns for its followers.
Looking ahead to the matchup between Robert Morris and Alabama, the model has finalized its March Madness predictions. To view the model’s selections, visit SportsLine now. Here are the odds and lines for the game:
- Spread: Alabama -22.5
- Over/Under: 166.5 points
- Money Line: Alabama -6250, Robert Morris +1770
- RMU: The Colonials have secured the money line in 25 of their last 31 games (+24.35 units)
- ALA: The Crimson Tide have gone over the team total in 23 of their last 38 games (+5.84 units)
- Robert Morris vs. Alabama picks: See picks at SportsLine
Reasons Alabama Could Cover
Alabama’s senior guard Mark Sears has been noteworthy, earning All-SEC First Team honors for the second consecutive year after previously being a second-team selection. He averaged 18.7 points per game this season, ranking third in the SEC, and is currently the second active player with a total of 2,767 career points. In five NCAA Tournament games last season, he averaged an impressive 24.2 points.
Another key player for the Crimson Tide is sophomore guard Aden Holloway, who provides depth off the bench. Across 33 games, he averages 11.4 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in about 21 minutes per game. In a recent game against Kentucky during the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, he scored 13 points and contributed four assists and two rebounds.
Reasons Robert Morris Could Cover
For the Colonials, senior guard Kam Woods has been exceptional, scoring in double digits for seven consecutive games, including three double-doubles. He recently scored 21 points, along with 11 rebounds and four assists in a win over IU Indianapolis. This season, he averages 15.1 points, 5.1 assists, and 4.6 rebounds over 29 games, with 27 of those as starts.
Additionally, forward Alvaro Folgueiras has made history by being recognized as the Horizon League Player of the Year, marking the first time a Robert Morris player has received this honor. He joins an elite group of Division I players this year with over 400 points, 300 rebounds, and 100 assists. He had a standout performance with a career-high 35 points against Northern Kentucky.
Making Picks for Alabama vs. Robert Morris
According to SportsLine’s model, the projection leans towards the Under on the total score, estimating 162 combined points. Furthermore, the model has developed an against-the-spread pick that is successful in over 50% of simulations. To see these predictions, check out SportsLine.
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