The top-seeded UConn Huskies are in the Final Four again as they attempt to repeat as national champions. The No. 4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide stand in their way, with the winner of their matchup going on to play for the title against the winner of the 11-seed NC State Wolfpack versus 1-seed 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, Arizona
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, Arizona
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
