The NC State Wolfpack and the Purdue Boilermakers, seeded 11th and first respectively, are set to face off in one of the Elite Eight matchups. The winner will advance to the Final Four to take on either the UConn Huskies or the Alabama Crimson Tide.
The UConn Huskies, who won the national championship last year, are currently ranked as the top seed in this year’s tournament. They have a season record of 31-3 with an impressive 18-2 record in Big East play. However, their odds of winning this game against Alabama are not as favorable as they have been favored by -9.5 with a money line of +500 and a total of 146.5.
On the other hand, Alabama has had a solid season with a record of 21-11 and a 13-5 record in SEC play. Their odds of winning against UConn are at -800 with a spread of -9.5 and a total of 161.5. According to BPI projections, Alabama is predicted to win by just over 6 points and has an estimated win rate of around 72%.
