
Texas Tech (23-10) vs Alabama (24-9)
When: Sunday, March 22nd 2026
Where: Benchmark International Arena,
Tampa, FL
Time: 9:45 ET | TV: TBS
Opening Odds: Alabama -1/165.5
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Prediction
Both of these teams won their first round games by almost identical scores. However, Alabama had some trouble early on with Hofstra, coming back from 10 points down to eventually roll over the Pride. How far the Tide can go without Holloway remains to be seen. Texas Tech only allows one point per possession and will be able to slow down this high-powered Alabama offense. The Crimson Tide can’t play a lick of defense and the Red Raiders are a very good three-point shooting team. This should be the game of the day.
Pick: Texas Tech -1

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