The Maryland women's basketball team fell on hard times at one point during the season as they lost two of their top three scorers, but the Terrapins battled back from this. Now, with Shyanne Sellers back from injury and the team playing their best basketball at the right time, Maryland is a scary team for opponents in the NCAA Tournament. However, they are facing off against No. 5 seed Alabama in the second round, and with two high-powered, well-balanced offenses going head-to-head, anything can happen.
How to watch Maryland vs. Alabama
- Date: Monday, March 24
- Time: 3:00 p.m. EST
- Venue: XFINITY Center (College Park, MD)
- How to Watch (TV): ESPN2
- Streaming: ESPN App Fubo TV
- Maryland record: 24-7
- Alabama record: 24-8
Maryland vs. Alabama odds, spread and total
Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook
Moneyline
- Maryland -130
- Alabama +106
Spread
- Maryland -1.5 (-110)
- Alabama +1.5 (+106)
Total
- 152.5 (over -110/under -110)
Maryland injury report
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Alabama injury report
- N/A
Maryland and Alabama series history
- Maryland all-time record vs. Alabama: 1-1
Maryland vs. Alabama prediction
Although the SEC was the gold standard conference in women's college basketball this season, Maryland performed well in a sneaky-good Big Ten Conference. They faced nine nationally ranked opponents this year and had an above .500 record, whereas the Crimson Tide only won a single game against a ranked team this year.
Numerically, Maryland's offense and Alabama's defenses are slightly better, but the Terrapins are battle-tested and have more tournament experience in recent years. Brenda Frese has led Maryland to 19 NCAA Tournaments in the last 22 years, and has only lost in the first round on one occasion. Alabama's Kristy Curry has made the Tournament in four of her last five seasons, but the team has failed to advance beyond the second round.
This should be a high-scoring affair between two of the country's best offenses, but Maryland will pull this game out at home.