Free NCAA Tournament Pick: Fighting Irish vs. Red Riders CBB Odds
Looking for Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA basketball free picks & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Fighting Irish taking on the Crimson Tide on Friday, March 18th, 2022 at the Viejas Arena. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NCAA Tournament matchups so stay tuned for more FREE daily NCAA basketball predictions like this Fighting Irish Crimson Tide matchup.
2022 Men’s NCAA Tournament Handicapping
(23-10) #10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. #6 Alabama Crimson Tide (19-13)
Date: Friday, March 18th, 2022
Time: 4:15 PM EST
Venue: Viejas Arena
CBB Moneyline Odds: Notre Dame +160 | Alabama -170
CBB Betting ATS Odds: Notre Dame +4.0 | Alabama -4.0 (Bet Now!)
CBB Betting Total: 153.0
This game is sure to be a legendary one, perhaps the game of the first round. I know I know, I said that about Marquette and North Carolina and was way, way off.
I am sorry my friends.
Oddsshark.com’s super computer is giving both teams a 50% of winning. These teams are very evenly matched and I have no idea what side to take before our deep dive we are about to do.
I lean to just taking underdogs in these situations as I am sure most of you do too, Fighting Irish +4.0 is appetizing.
That said, Alabama is favored for a reason for of course and Notre Dame got in by the skin of their teeth.
So, let’s take a closer look and see what side needs it.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The Irish beat Louisville last game by 6 points to get into the tourney action and are a trendy pick to win this one. They are also 5-1 against the spread as an underdog this season.
Head to head this season these two split 4 games. So a tough one to handicap in March for sure!
Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama averages 80 points a game of total offence, about 9 more than the Irish which is the reason for the 4 points being given to Notre Dame.
The Tides defence pales in comparison to Notre Dame’s which confuses the hell out of me when looking at this line. Here are the average metrics head to head;
Total points allowed 76-67 in favor of ND, three point % allowed 33.15% to 32% ND, total rebounds 35% to ND’s 33%.
Some concerning stats if your a Tide backer.
March Madness Betting Trends:
- Notre Dame are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Notre Dame’s last 9 games.
- Notre Dame are 13-4 SU in their last 17 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Notre Dame’s last 5 games this season.
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Notre Dame’s last 9 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.
- Notre Dame are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games played in March.
- Notre Dame are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games played on a Friday.
- Notre Dame are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing as the underdog.
- Alabama are 4-14 ATS in their last 18 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Alabama’s last 7 games.
- Alabama are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Alabama’s last 5 games this season.
- Alabama are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Coast conference.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Alabama’s last 5 games played in March.
- Alabama are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Friday.
Free Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Tournament Prediction:
Screw it, I am taking the Irish on the juice. I love the defensive metrics here and it seems like they are hungrier team let’s go Notre Dame!!
4* Free CBB March Madness Betting Pick: Fighting Irish Moneyline +160
If you’re looking for more College basketball picks like this Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Alabama Red Riders matchup we’ll be providing 4* free college basketball predictions on the blog during all the post season tournaments, and check out our Experts for guaranteed premium & free NCAAB Hoops picks!
Register here for a FREE CBB Betting Account Now for Daily Free Picks & More Special Offers!
