BYU +5.5: Experienced, Disciplined, and Built to Compete with Alabama
BYU comes into this matchup as a live underdog, and +5.5 is a strong number given their ability to shoot, control tempo, and play disciplined defense. Alabama might have the higher-profile roster, but BYU’s style of play gives them a real shot to not only cover, but potentially win outright.
BYU’s Three-Point Shooting Can Keep Them in This Game
One of BYU’s biggest strengths is its three-point shooting. They rank among the best in the country in three-point percentage and attempts, and Alabama’s perimeter defense has been inconsistent this season. If BYU gets hot from deep, they can neutralize Alabama’s athleticism and make this a close game.
Alabama’s Defense Is Vulnerable
Alabama plays at one of the fastest tempos in the country, but their defense has been a problem, especially against disciplined teams that can execute in the half-court. BYU moves the ball well, limits turnovers, and takes high-quality shots—things that can expose Alabama’s defensive lapses. If Alabama can’t create easy transition buckets off turnovers, they’ll struggle to cover this number.
Final Thoughts
BYU’s shooting, experience, and rebounding make them a dangerous underdog against an Alabama team that struggles defensively. The Cougars can keep this game close by playing disciplined basketball and knocking down threes. At +5.5, they are in a great position to cover—and don’t be surprised if they pull off the outright win.
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BYU +5.5: Experienced, Disciplined, and Built to Compete with Alabama
BYU comes into this matchup as a live underdog, and +5.5 is a strong number given their ability to shoot, control tempo, and play disciplined defense. Alabama might have the higher-profile roster, but BYU’s style of play gives them a real shot to not only cover, but potentially win outright.
BYU’s Three-Point Shooting Can Keep Them in This Game
One of BYU’s biggest strengths is its three-point shooting. They rank among the best in the country in three-point percentage and attempts, and Alabama’s perimeter defense has been inconsistent this season. If BYU gets hot from deep, they can neutralize Alabama’s athleticism and make this a close game.
Alabama’s Defense Is Vulnerable
Alabama plays at one of the fastest tempos in the country, but their defense has been a problem, especially against disciplined teams that can execute in the half-court. BYU moves the ball well, limits turnovers, and takes high-quality shots—things that can expose Alabama’s defensive lapses. If Alabama can’t create easy transition buckets off turnovers, they’ll struggle to cover this number.
Final Thoughts
BYU’s shooting, experience, and rebounding make them a dangerous underdog against an Alabama team that struggles defensively. The Cougars can keep this game close by playing disciplined basketball and knocking down threes. At +5.5, they are in a great position to cover—and don’t be surprised if they pull off the outright win.
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