Alabama Crimson Tide vs St. John’s Red Storm NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/8

The Alabama Crimson Tide, ranked #15, will play against the #5 St. John’s Red Storm at Madison Square Garden. This non-conference game takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET. Both teams have started their seasons strong with a 1-0 record.

St. John’s enters as the favorite with a spread of -6.5, while Alabama is the underdog at +6.5. The game will be broadcast on FS1. Fans can expect a competitive game between these two ranked teams. The over/under is set at 171.5 points, indicating a high-scoring game.

Alabama Crimson Tide vs St. John’s Red Storm Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: Alabama Crimson Tide vs St. John’s Red Storm
• Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
• Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
• Betting Odds: Alabama +6.5 (-118), St. John’s -6.5 (-108), Alabama MoneyLine +217, St. John’s MoneyLine -295

Alabama Crimson Tide Team Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide starts their season with high expectations. They rank #15 in the AP poll and play in the Southeastern Conference. The team has a record of 1-0, winning their only game at home so far.

Offensively, Alabama scores 91.0 points per game, ranking 101st. They shoot with a field goal percentage of 53.4, placing them 53rd. Their free throw percentage is 77.8, ranking them 76th in that category.

Houston Mallette leads the team with 15.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. Amari Allen contributes with 12.0 points and 7.0 rebounds. The Crimson Tide aims to maintain their strong start as they move into their next game.

St. John’s Red Storm Team Preview

St. John’s Red Storm starts their season with an undefeated record of 1-0. They rank 5th in the AP poll and are part of the Big East conference. The team has shown strong offensive play, averaging 108 points per game, which is 22nd in the nation.

In offensive stats, St. John’s has a high possessions per game rate at 82.7, ranking them 5th. They have a field goal percentage of 56.5, placing them 27th. Their 3-point shooting is also strong with a 42.1% success rate, ranking 54th.

Key players include Dillon Mitchell, who scored 18 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the first game. Zuby Ejiofor contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Bryce Hopkins added 8 points and 5 assists, showcasing the depth in their roster.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Alabama at +6.5 is the choice. Alabama scores 91 points per game, while St. John’s scores 108. The projected score is St. John’s 108, Alabama 102, which keeps Alabama within the spread.

For the over/under pick, the under 171.5 is recommended. Alabama and St. John’s combine for a projected total of 210 points based on their season averages. However, considering defensive stats and potential game pace adjustments, the total should stay under 171.5.