Purdue Boilermakers vs Alabama Crimson Tide NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/13

The Purdue Boilermakers are set to face the Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday, November 13, 2025. This game will take place at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Boilermakers come into this non-conference game with a 2-0 record in the regular season. On the other side, the Alabama Crimson Tide also holds a 2-0 record. Alabama is favored with a spread of -3.5, while Purdue is at +3.5. Fans can catch the game on ESPN2 at 7:00 PM ET.

Purdue Boilermakers vs Alabama Crimson Tide Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Purdue Boilermakers vs Alabama Crimson Tide
  • Venue: Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa AL
  • Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Alabama -3.5 (-114), Purdue +3.5 (-112)

Purdue Boilermakers Team Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers are off to a strong start this season. They have won their first two games, putting them at 2-0. Their recent victory was against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies with a score of 87-77.

Offensively, the Boilermakers are averaging 84.5 points per game. They have been efficient with a field goal percentage of 47.2. Their three-point shooting stands out, making 13.0 threes per game at 40.6% accuracy.

Key players for Purdue include Braden Smith and Oscar Cluff. Smith has contributed with 26 points and 20 assists across two games. Cluff has been strong in the paint, scoring 23 points and grabbing 19 rebounds.

Alabama Crimson Tide Team Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide have started their season strong with a 2-0 record. They recently secured a victory against St. John’s, winning 103-96. In that game, Taylor Bol Bowen and Labaron Philon stood out with significant contributions.

Offensively, the Crimson Tide average 97 points per game, placing them 30th in scoring. Their field goal percentage is 50.4, ranking 61st. Despite their offensive prowess, they struggle with three-point shooting, hitting only 30.6% of their attempts.

On the defensive side, Alabama allows too many fouls, averaging 21 per game. They also have room to improve their steals and blocks per game, with 8.5 and 6.0 respectively. Despite these areas for improvement, they maintain a solid presence in the Southeastern Conference, currently ranked #8 in the AP rankings.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Alabama is favored by 3.5 points. Their high-scoring offense, averaging 97.0 points per game, suggests they can cover this spread against Purdue. Purdue scores 84.5 points per game, but Alabama’s pace and scoring ability may give them an edge. The projected score could be Alabama 98, Purdue 92, so taking Alabama -3.5 seems reasonable.

Regarding the over/under, the total is set at 175.5. Both teams have strong offenses, with Alabama scoring 97.0 points per game and Purdue at 84.5. The combined projected score could be around 190 points, suggesting the over is a good choice. Therefore, considering both teams’ scoring potential, the recommendation is to take the over 175.5.