Alabama vs Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds for Friday's March Madness Game
Get the best Alabama vs. Michigan predictions ahead of Friday's Sweet Sixteen matchup in Chicago. Free March Madness picks for March 27.
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here . Alabama and Michigan meet in the Sweet 16 as two of the nation’s top offenses go toe-to-toe.
The Tide have managed without Aden Holloway — and at times made it look easy — but they haven’t faced a defensive unit quite like the top-seeded Wolverines. My Alabama vs. Michigan predictions and March Madness picks break down why the Wolverines will pull away on Friday, March 27.
Alabama vs Michigan prediction Alabama vs Michigan best bet: Michigan -9 (-116) Alabama ’s entire offensive identity is built around transition, attacks, and kick-outs. The Crimson Tide push the pace at one of the highest rates in college basketball, averaging 17 possessions per 100 that end in an attack-and-kick. Michigan is built to take that away .
The Wolverines rank in the 98th percentile in transition defense and are even better against attack-and-kick actions, sitting in the 99th percentile of college basketball. Without Aden Holloway, Alabama won't have enough half-court creation to generate consistent offense . On the other end, the Tide’s shaky rim defense could become a major issue.