Alabama vs. BYU Sweet 16: Odds, Predictions, and Game Time
The latest insights and projections for the upcoming Sweet 16 matchup in the 2025 NCAA Tournament between BYU Cougars and Alabama Crimson Tide.
The sixth-seeded BYU Cougars will seek their first-ever Final Four appearance when they clash with the second-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide in their Sweet 16 matchup at the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Thursday.
BYU triumphed over third-seeded Wisconsin with a score of 91-89 on Saturday, while Alabama defeated seventh-seeded Saint Mary’s 80-66 on Sunday. The Cougars, with a record of 26-9, had only advanced past the first round once since 2012. In contrast, the Crimson Tide (27-8), fresh off their first Final Four appearance last year, are looking to maintain their momentum.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:09 PM ET from Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Alabama leads the all-time series 2-0, with their last victory coming in a 71-59 game in 2018. Currently, Alabama is favored by 4.5 points, with a projected total of 175.5 points.
Key Players:
- Mark Sears (Senior Guard, Alabama)
- Grant Nelson (Senior Forward, Alabama)
- Richie Saunders (Junior Forward, BYU)
- Egor Demin (Freshman Guard, BYU)
For detailed picks and predictions, refer to SportsLine.
