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Michigan vs. Alabama NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets

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No. 1 Michigan Wolverines vs. No.

4 Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 East Region Betting Preview

The top-seed in the Midwest Region, the Michigan Wolverines, face the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide tonight in Chicago for the right to play in the Elite 8 over the weekend. Michigan has been one of the dominant teams in the country at both ends of the floor all season long.

Few teams can compete with their length, athleticism, and discipline. Dusty May has the Wolverines’ offense and defense each ranked in the Top Ten in efficiency in the entire nation. Alabama, led by Head Coach Nate Oats , is in the Sweet 16 after running over Texas Tech, 90-65.

It is the fourth consecutive season the Tide has reached the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Calling the Tide’s offense up-tempo is a disservice to their constant efforts to push the ball on offense at every opportunity. They rank 4 th nationally in pace.

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