Alabama vs Missouri Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for March 11 SEC Tournament (Can Crimson Tide Hammer Tigers Again?)

Alabama vs Missouri Game Info

• 2022-23 NCAA Basketball SEC Tournament Game
• No. 4 Alabama (27-5, 16-2 SEC) vs. No. 25 Missouri (24-8, 11-7 SEC)
• Date: Saturday, March 11, 2023
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena -- Nashville, Tennessee
• Coverage: ESPN

Saturday, March 11's NCAA college basketball schedule features an SEC Tournament semifinal matchup between the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide and No. 25 Missouri Tigers.

Alabama was hardly challenged in its quarterfinal tilt, picking up a 72-49 victory over Mississippi State. Meanwhile, Missouri battled hard to notch its 79-71 win against ranked Tennessee, which included outscoring the Volunteers by 11 points in the second half.

Does Alabama have what it takes to make its second SEC Tournament final appearance in the last three seasons? Or will Missouri shock the world by sending Alabama packing?

Alabama vs Missouri Odds & Spread

• All college basketball betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: ALA: (-530) | MIZZOU: (+390)
• Spread: ALA: -9.5 (-120) | MIZZOU: +9.5 (-102)
• Total: 157.5 -- Over: (-105) | Under: (-115)

Alabama enters this contest as the heavy favorite on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 1 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 157.5 points with the under being favored at -115 odds.

Alabama vs Missouri Betting Trends

• Alabama has 18 wins in 32 games against the spread this season.
• The Crimson Tide's ATS record as 8.5-point favorites or more is 9-7.
• There have been 15 Alabama's games (out of 32) that went over the total this year.
• Missouri's record against the spread is 16-14-0.
• The Tigers are yet to lose ATS (2-0) as a 8.5-point underdog or more this year.
• Missouri has seen 16 of its 30 games hit the over.

Alabama Rank	Alabama AVG		Missouri AVG	Missouri Rank
6th	82.5	Points Scored	80.1	21st
143rd	68.9	Points Allowed	74.7	307th
1st	40.6	Rebounds	27.8	351st
15th	11.1	Off. Rebounds	8	222nd
9th	10.1	3pt Made	9.4	23rd
49th	15.1	Assists	16.2	17th
320th	13.6	Turnovers	10.8	69th

Alabama vs Missouri Prediction & Pick

Missouri already proved back in January that it couldn't hang with the SEC leaders, falling 85-64 to Alabama at Mizzou Arena. It's hard to imagine today's outcome being much different.

On paper, the Tigers appear to have an offense (80.1 PPG, No. 17) that can hang with the Crimson Tide's attack (82.5 PPG, No. 4), but the former's mediocre defense is what separates them. While Missouri surrenders 74.7 PPG (No. 281), Alabama only gives up 68.9 PPG (No. 127).

Another reason why Alabama beat Missouri earlier this season was excellent perimeter defense. The Tigers only shot 3-of-28 (10.7%) from the three-point line in that blowout loss. If a similar performance happens, the Crimson Tide will be ready to pounce on any missed shots, proven by their country-leading 44.2 rebounds per game.

Missouri's tournament run is coming to an end this afternoon. Expect Alabama to prove why it's a top-five team in college basketball.

Final Score Prediction: Alabama: 83 | Missouri: 74

Alabama vs Missouri Best Bet

Although I expect Alabama to advance to the final round, there's a good chance that Missouri will keep things closer than expected. After all, the Crimson Tide are 1-4 ATS in their last five games, as well as 2-6 ATS in their last eight March contests. Meanwhile, the Tigers have covered the spread in three of their last four games and are 4-1 ATS in this rivalry's last five matchups.

Alabama could easily blow Missouri out again, but I wouldn't be surprised if the Tigers do anything they can to ensure they aren't embarrassed again.

Bet: Missouri +9.5 (-102)

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