Alabama vs. Miami live updates, score: Highlights, predictions for Hattiesburg Regional
On Friday afternoon, the Alabama Crimson Tide and Miami Hurricanes are set to meet for the opening round of the 2025 Hattiesburg Regional.
A matchup of the No. 2 and No. 3 seeded teams in Hattiesburg, this matchup between Alabama and Miami is one of storied college baseball programs, the latter of which has four national championships to its' name.
As for this season however, Alabama is coming off a 40-win regular season in which the Crimson Tide went 41-16 overall, as well as 16-14 against SEC competition. Miami however went 31-24 overall as a member of the ACC, as well as 15-14 against conference opponents.
Following are live updates from the 2025 Harrisburg Regional opening round matchup between Alabama and Miami.
Alabama vs. Miami score updates in 2025 Hattiesburg Regional
What channel is Alabama vs. Miami on today? Where to watch, stream live
TV Channel: ESPN2
ESPN2 Stream: Fubo, ESPN+
Alabama vs. Miami will be broadcast live on ESPN2, with streaming options for the game including ESPN+, as well as Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Watch Alabama vs. Miami live on Fubo (free trial)
Watch Alabama vs. Miami live on ESPN+
Alabama vs. Miami start time, TV channel, location
Start Time: 3 p.m. ET
3 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN2
ESPN2 Location: Pete Taylor Park, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Alabama vs. Miami preview
Alabama: The Crimson Tide enter the NCAA Tournament coming off a regular season in which they owned a 41-16 overall record. Alabama also owned a 16-14 record in SEC play, are currently ranked as the No. 20 overall team nationally according to the latest USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll, and are considered among the most dangerous two-seed's in the NCAA Tournament.
The Crimson Tide enter the NCAA Tournament coming off a regular season in which they owned a 41-16 overall record. Alabama also owned a 16-14 record in SEC play, are currently ranked as the No. 20 overall team nationally according to the latest USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll, and are considered among the most dangerous two-seed's in the NCAA Tournament. Miami: Miami is coming off a regular season in which the Hurricanes finished with a 31-24 overall record. A member of the ACC, Miami also owned a record of 15-14 against conference opponents during the regular season, and are currently unranked.
Alabama vs. Miami odds, betting line, spread
Odds according to BetMGM
Spread: Alabama (-1.5)
Alabama (-1.5) Over/Under: 9.5
9.5 Money Line: Alabama (-150), Miami (+115)
Alabama vs. Miami prediction, game picks
Prediction: Alabama 6, Miami 2 - Alabama is the better team between the two here, and while anything can happen in the NCAA Tournament, expect the Crimson Tide's bats to be the difference.
Alabama vs. Miami stats
Alabama
AVG: .280
.280 OPS: .885
.885 HR: 91
91 RBI: 402
402 SB: 52-of-59
52-of-59 ERA: 5.11
5.11 WHIP: 1.47
1.47 AVG Against: .266
Miami
AVG: .273
.273 OPS: .918
.918 HR: 68
68 RBI: 330
330 SB: 61-of-73
61-of-73 ERA: 5.03
5.03 WHIP: 1.37
1.37 AVG Against: .251
Alabama vs. Miami top players
Alabama
Justin Lebron , Shortstop
, Shortstop Kade Snell , Outfielder
, Outfielder Riley Quick , Right-Handed Pitcher
, Right-Handed Pitcher Carson Ozmer , Right-Handed Pitcher
, Right-Handed Pitcher Richie Bonomolo Jr., Outfielder
Miami
Daniel Cuvet , Infielder
, Infielder AJ Ciscar , Right-Handed Pitcher
, Right-Handed Pitcher Jake Ogden , Infielder
, Infielder Tate DeRias , Right-Handed Pitcher
, Right-Handed Pitcher Max Galvin, Outfielder
Alabama vs. Miami national championship odds
Odds according to BetMGM
Alabama: +8000
+8000 Miami: +15000
Alabama NCAA Tournament history
The Crimson Tide are making their third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, and are looking to advance to a super regional for the first time since 2023. Alabama has also never won the College World Series, last advancing to Omaha back in 1999, their fifth-ever.
Miami NCAA Tournament history
Another program with a rich college baseball history, Miami is making its' first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2023, and are trying to reach the super regionals having not done so since 2016. The Hurricanes have also made it to Omaha an extensive amount of times in the program's history, and have won four national championships, most recently coming back in 2001.
Alabama baseball schedule 2024-25
The past five games of Alabama's 2025 baseball season. For the full schedule, click here.
May 15: at Florida (L, 7-6)
at Florida (L, 7-6) May 16: at Florida (W, 9-6)
at Florida (W, 9-6) May 17: at Florida (L, 9-3)
at Florida (L, 9-3) May 20: vs. Missouri (W, 4-1) in SEC Tournament
vs. Missouri (W, 4-1) in SEC Tournament May 21: vs. Tennessee (L, 15-10) in SEC Tournament
vs. Tennessee (L, 15-10) in SEC Tournament May 30: vs. Miami in NCAA Tournament
Miami baseball schedule 2025
The past five games of Miami's 2025 baseball season. For the full schedule, click here.
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