A classic No. 1 vs. No. 4 matchup is on tap for the 2024 Sweet 16, and even better, a blue blood is involved. The No. 1 North Carolina Tar Heels take on the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide this Thursday.
Each team had their troubles in the Round of 32. The Tar Heels were down 26-14 midway through the first half against Michigan State, but a 26-3 run across both the first and second half gave North Carolina a lead they’d never surrender again. Tom Izzo is always dangerous in March, but North Carolina proved resilient enough to overcome what was a mostly horrendous first half.
On the other side, Alabama’s offense has continued its blistering play through two rounds. Sure, their game against Grand Canyon University was tame compared to the 109-96 shootout against first-round opponent Charleston, but the Crimson Tide came in clutch toward the end of the game, even as they faced a deficit with just six minutes to play . Alabama ended the game against GCU on a 14-3 run to solidify their victory.
Bama and UNC are no strangers to each other on the hardwood. Just last year, these two schools faced off in a regular season game that went to four overtimes. Any sort of contest like that would be enough madness for the rest of the tournament.
Here’s how to watch this Sweet 16 matchup between Alabama and UNC.
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No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 1 UNC odds, lines:
The Tar Heels are favorites to defeat the Crimson Tide, according to the DraftKings NCAA odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering NCAA betting promos in 2023.
All odds as of Sunday.
- Spread: North Carolina (-3.5)
- Moneylines: North Carolina (-185); Alabama (+154)
- Over/under: 175
How to watch Alabama vs. North Carolina:
When: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA
Cable TV: TBD
Streaming: Paramount+
Stream the game: Watch Sweet 16 action with a Fubo subscription
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