It's human nature to remember and be influenced from what you last saw. It's the same with the oddsmaker, who also must factor in public perception. When it comes to Maryland and Alabama this is what we last witnessed: Maryland beating Connecticut, 63-54, holding the Huskies to a season-low in points and Alabama defeating Iona, 68-55. Those games flew Under the total by a combined 37 points. 
Judging by where this totals stands now, it's my opinion the oddsmaker and marketplace overreacted because I find this Over/Under too low. Alabama is far from a great defensive team. Maryland's defensive weakness is 3-point defense where it ranks 188th. 
Alabama may have experienced tournament jitters in its opener against Iona. I'm expecting the Crimson Tide to shoot and play better. Alabama led the nation in 3-pointers taken - and made. The Crimson Tide have seven players capable of hitting long-range shots headed by Jahvon Quinerly, who has the seventh-highest 3-point shooting percentage in the nation. 
These are not tall teams. Both like to play small ball. Alabama is one of the fastest-paced teams in the nation. Maryland won't mind that style having dealt with many physical, half-court, inside-oriented Big Ten teams.