Alabama Payout Odds to Win the 2023 NCAA Tournament - Sweet 16

Alabama promised a payout of $350 for every $100 bet should they go on to win the 2023 NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament.  They had been the co-favorites with Houston heading into the second round but were now the sole favorites coming into the Sweet 16.

Making it Look Easy the First Two Games

The No. 1 seed Crimson Tide easily beat Texas A&M Corpus Christi in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, 96-75.  Interestingly they failed to cover the -24.5 spread though.  Nick Pringle posted a double-double Thursday.  He also totaled 19 points and 15 rebounds on 8-of-10 shooting in just 21 minutes of action.

Miller became the focus of heightened scrutiny and media attention after it was revealed that Tuscaloosa police revealed details of their murder investigation involving former Alabama player Darius Miles and another man, who are charged in the fatal shooting on Jan. 15 near the college campus. Investigators testified it was Miller who delivered Miles' gun to him, leading to the homicide.

Miller insisted the added security was not a distraction but Alabama head coach Nate Oats did reveal on Wednesday that Miller is playing through an injury.

The off-the-court distractions have't exactly affected Alabama's play as they managed to crush Maryland 73-51.

Jahvon Quinerly scored 15 of his game-high 22 in the second half while Miller scored 19 points and seven rebounds.

Next Up for Bama - SDSU

Alabama will face off against San Diego State in the Sweet 16 as a -7.5 favorite.

The Crimson Tide won both their games in Birmingham by an average margin of 21.5 points.

Hot and Cold Trends - Alabama vs. SDSU

• Aztecs are 12-3-2 Against The Spread in their last 17 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
• Crimson Tide are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

Odds to Win the 2023 NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament

Rot     Odds To Win 2023 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship     Moneyline (Updated March 21, 2023)
10001     Alabama (1)         +375
10002     Houston (1)         +400
10005     UCLA (2)         +750
10007     Texas (2)         +850
10008     Gonzaga (3)         +1100
10009     UConn (4)         +850
10013     Tennessee (4)         +1100
10016     Creighton (6)         +1000
10017     Miami FL (5)         +5000
10022     Xavier (3)         +3000
10023     Kansas State (3)         +3000
10025     Arkansas (8)         +3300
10026     San Diego State (5)         +4000
10033     Michigan State (7)         +2500
10038     Florida Atlantic (9)         +5000
10067     Princeton         +15000

- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com