Clemson defeated Alabama in its first road game this season

These two teams met in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Nov. 28 with the Tigers defeating the Crimson Tide 85-77. It was a battle between Alabama guard Mark Sears, who scored 23 points, and Clemson forward PJ Hall, who put up 21.

The Tigers passed their first true road test with flying colors, and the win boosted their NET ranking resume with the victory classified as a Quad 1 win. The victory also added to Clemson's experience in winning against tough opponents in unfamiliar territories.

"We've played in more intense, harder environments than (Thursday)," Hall said. "We were calm. That speaks to our veterans, too, a lot of older guys in the group." tournament, losing 102-88 to Florida. It used the double-digit loss to fuel their March Madness run, defeating Charleston 109-96, Grand Canyon 72-61 and UNC 89-87.

The Crimson Tide has the highest scoring offense in the SEC, averaging 90.7 points per game. They are led by Sears, who averages 21.4 points. It's high-powered offense can get hot quickly and is used to lift them defensively since Alabama allows the most points in the conference, giving up 81.1 points per game.

Clemson vs Alabama odds, spread

Clemson basketball is the underdog to defeat Alabama in the Elite Eight of March Madness, according to BetMGM odds. Here's the latest spread, money line and odds for the NCAA Tournament game.

● Spread: Clemson (+3.5)

● Moneyline: Clemson (+130), Alabama (-150)

● Over/under: 164.5

Prediction

Clemson 79, Alabama 75: The Tigers are now 13-1 against non-ACC opponents this season, displaying they are a tough team for unfamiliar opponents to handle. Add in Clemson's defense has hit its stride, slowing down high-octane offenses in March Madness, expect the Tigers to advance to the Final Four.