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Alabama vs. San Diego State pick: March Madness predictions, odds, best bets
If there was any query about Alabama deserving the No. 1 general seed getting into the NCAA Match, these have been answered by two dominant performances from the present title favorites en path to the Candy 16.
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Unsurprisingly, the Crimson Tide are dealing as sizable favorites to advance to the Elite Eight, however they’ll face a tall job towards an underrated San Diego State crew in-built a method that would give Alabama bother on this spot.
Right here’s how we’re betting Friday’s contest, which suggestions off at 6:30 p.m. ET on TBS.
Alabama vs. San Diego State decide
- San Diego State +7.5 (-110 BetMGM)
Alabama vs. San Diego State prediction and evaluation
First, let’s make one thing very clear: Alabama is the perfect crew on this match, and it’ll take an impressed effort in a super matchup to beat this crew earlier than the ultimate.
Coming into the Candy 16, the Crimson Tide rank second in KenPom’s adjusted effectivity margin (+28.07) and boast the nation’s third-best scoring margin (+13.1) behind solely Houston and Gonzaga.
Neither of these groups performed in a serious convention like Alabama, which misplaced simply 5 video games all yr regardless of dealing with the Tenth-toughest schedule within the nation.
We’ve seen that dominance translate to the match: the Crimson Tide received their first two matchups by 20-plus factors, even with celebrity scorer Brandon Miller combining for simply 19 factors throughout these two contests.
All of that mentioned, it is a harmful matchup towards San Diego State, which has the kind of tenacious protection and methodical tempo to frustrate Nate Oats’ group.
The Aztecs are some of the unheralded groups on this match, rating 14th in adjusted effectivity after demolishing Furman within the second spherical.
That got here after a powerful first-round win over Charleston that noticed SDSU flex its defensive may within the closing minutes.
That’s actually the important thing to this complete crew: a relentless dedication to protection on each possession with high-level athletes at nearly each spot.
That’s one thing Alabama hasn’t seen since its loss to Tennessee in February – and, relationship again to November, a 15-point loss to UConn.
Unsurprisingly, the Aztecs rank fifth in defensive effectivity and fourth in opponent 3-point proportion (28.7%), although groups are nonetheless making an attempt 40.5% of their pictures from deep.
It’s a easy however efficient strategy from Brian Dutcher’s group: contest each shot and coax opponents to shoot themselves out of it.
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Thus far, that’s labored to close perfection: every of SDSU’s final 5 opponents have shot worse than 30% from three, with the final three every firing a minimum of 24 makes an attempt from lengthy vary.
All three posted their worst offensive effectivity of the season.
Fittingly, the Crimson Tide try 47.5% of their pictures from deep – eighth-most within the nation and probably the most of any crew within the match – however they’re connecting on simply 34.1% of these pictures.
These numbers are virtually an identical to what we noticed from Charleston and Furman, two high-volume and low-efficiency capturing groups that met their finish towards this tenacious Aztecs protection.
That’s to say nothing of the tournament-wide capturing woes that we’ve seen, which additionally favors San Diego State on this spot.
If the Aztecs can disrupt Alabama’s breakneck tempo on Friday and drive a excessive quantity of contested jumpers, they’ve sufficient of a bodily benefit inside to maintain this one shut – and even pull off the large upset.
Alabama vs. San Diego State odds (through BetMGM)
- Alabama -7.5 (-110), moneyline -350
- San Diego State +7.5 (-110), moneyline +280
- O/U 137.5 (-110)
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Mercedes workers reject union in Alabama in setback for labor
Workers at Mercedes-Benz’s Alabama facilities have rejected a union drive in a setback to the United Auto Workers’ ambitious campaign to organize the American South, according to results released Friday by US authorities.
A preliminary tally had 2,642 voting against unionization and 2,045 in favor, a margin of 56 to 44 percent, according to the National Labor Relations Board, which oversaw a five-day vote at the Mercedes auto manufacturing plant and battery complex near Tuscaloosa.
Led by President Shawn Fain, the UAW had high hopes for a second victory after winning an April election at Volkswagen in Tennessee—the first successful union drive at a plant in a southern US state operated by a foreign automaker.
But in the election at Mercedes-Benz US International (MBUSI), UAW backers faced opposition not only from Mercedes itself, but from state and local officials who warned of job losses and depicted the campaign as a threat to the local economy.
“The workers in Vance have spoken, and they have spoken clearly!” Alabama’s Republican Governor Kay Ivey wrote on X.
“Alabama is not Michigan, and we are not the Sweet Home to the UAW,” said Ivey, who has fought unionization at Mercedes and at another plant operated by Hyundai.
Fain acknowledged disappointment in the result, and slammed Mercedes for what he called “egregious and illegal behavior” during the campaign, but insisted the UAW would press on with additional campaigns in the South.
“Justice isn’t just about one vote or one campaign,” Fain told a press conference.
“We’re going to keep on fighting.”
David and Goliath?
Mercedes, which replaced the CEO at MBUSI in late April, thanked employees who “made their voices heard on this important issue,” according to a company statement.
“We look forward to continuing to work directly with our Team Members to ensure MBUSI is not only their employer of choice, but a place they would recommend to friends and family.
Union backers complained that the company subjected rank-and-file employees to a stream of anti-union communications at mandatory meetings.
Workers who supported unionization have filed unfair labor complaints with the National Labor Relations Board and with German officials, alleging the company flouted a law on supply chain practices.
“The contrast between Volkswagen and Mercedes is Mercedes did a full-out anti-union campaign,” said Stephen Silvia, an economics professor at American University in Washington who has written extensively on unionization drives.
“Anti-union campaigns are effective,” Silvia added.
The win at Volkswagen had raised hopes within the UAW about additional drives in the South at plants operated by Honda, Toyota, BMW and others.
The union campaign has garnered momentum after the UAW’s strike last fall on Detroit automakers General Motors, Ford and Stellantis.
The strike resulted in large wage hikes and lifted the profile of Fain, who enlisted President Joe Biden to appear with auto workers on the picket line.
Robb Lett, a production team member in the Mercedes battery plant who has been part of the union organizing drive, told AFP the Detroit wins “gave us something tangible to point to.”
“There are real things that have been won and we can win them too,” he said.
But the American South has been a vexing target for organized labor for decades.
The UAW’s progress has sparked heavy opposition from southern politicians, who argue the union will undermine the region’s success in drawing large companies.
Fain likened the battle to a “David and Goliath” struggle, saying: “Sometimes Goliath wins a battle but ultimately David will win the war.”
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Renovations underway at the site of the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WALA) – Renovations are underway on Dauphin Island at the site of the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo.
Crews are working hard to prepare for the largest fishing tournament in the world. FOX10 News got a sneak peek at the progress.
Event organizers want to ensure their space can handle the crowds as the tournament grows year-after-year. Tommy McNicoll, Vice President of Publicity for the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, says these updates are essential.
“In 2011, we set the Guinness World Record as the largest fish tournament in the world. Now, we have 61.4 percent more angler participation so it’s kind of growing out- it’s ever-evolving,” he explained.
Among the improvements are adding a seventh dock, a platform between Docks 1 and 2 and an extension to the entire boardwalk.
McNicoll says the boardwalk and docks undergo considerable foot traffic during the vent as anglers bring their catches to the weigh station and eager spectators look on.
“We’re also adding a t-shirt room on our dock- Almost Home is donating a building as a sponsor and it’ll be set up near our second dock. This will be for anglers only- but it’ll create a much more efficient flow through weighing fish, getting t-shirts, and getting more people through our weigh station,” added McNicoll.
All of the projects are sponsor-funded. McNicoll says the rodeo is an economic boost to the area and it’s critical to make sure operations are up to the highest standard.
“A lot of people depend on how well this operation is and how well it’s run and especially angler, spectators- they plan vacations,” said McNicoll. “Vendors plan that weekend to sell products and push merchandise. As a group, we don’t want to let them down so that’s certainly on our mind when we start making improvements.”
The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is set for July 19 through the 21st.
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Alabama softball live score updates vs. USC Upstate at NCAA regional
Alabama softball opens the NCAA regional round against USC Upstate on Friday at the Tuscaloosa Regional.
It is the 19th-straight NCAA regional Alabama has hosted at Rhoads Stadium and the 25th straight NCAA tournament appearance for the Crimson Tide. Among the four-team field of competition at the Tuscaloosa Regional is Alabama, USC Upstate, Clemson and Southeastern Louisiana.
The nationally 14-seeded Crimson Tide (33-17) are coming off a first round SEC Tournament exit, losing 3-2 to LSU in 14 innings. They are up against an USC Upstate (30-21) team that won its first Big South Championship in program history. It marks USC Upstate’s fourth time competing in the Tuscaloosa Regional.
The winner of the Tuscaloosa Regional will advance to play the winner of the Knoxville Regional in the super regional round May 23-26.
Alabama’s game vs. USC Upstate scheduled for 3:30 p.m. CT and will be aired on ESPN+.
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How to watch Alabama softball vs. USC Upstate in NCAA regional
Game time: 3:30 p.m. CT
Location: Rhoads Stadium, Tuscaloosa
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Radio broadcast: 97.5 FM
Alabama softball live score vs. USC Upstate in NCAA regional
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