The top-seeded UConn Huskies are in the Final Four again as they attempt to repeat as National Champions. The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide stand in their way, with the winner of their matchup going on to play for the title against the winner of No. 11 NC State Wolfoack versus No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers.
Keep reading to see the pregame lines, spreads and totals from each of the opening-round matchups.
Odds by ESPN BET as of publication time.
(4) Alabama Crimson Tide
(1) UConn Huskies -11.5
State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Ari.,
Money line: Alabama (+500) UConn (-800) Total: 161.5
Alabama: 21-11, 13-5 in SEC play
UConn: 31-3, 18-2 in Big East play
BPI Projection: UConn by 6.2 points, straight up 71.6% of the time
(11) NC State Wolfpack
(1) Purdue Boilermakers -9.5
State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Ari.,
Money line: NC State (+360) Purdue (-500) Total: 146.5
NC State: 22-14, 9-11 in ACC play
Purdue: 29-4, 17-3 in Big Ten play
BPI Projection: TBA