| 1 | 2 | T | ODDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALA | 40 | 38 | 78 | 164.5 |
| PURDU | 42 | 45 | 87 | +4 |
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Alabama Crimson Tide Favored Over Purdue Boilermakers in Top-25 Matchup at Mackey Arena
The upcoming matchup between the second-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide and the 13th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers promises to be an intense early season top-25 showdown. Alabama, currently 3-0, is coming off wins against McNeese, Arkansas State, and UNC Asheville, while Purdue, also 3-0, has secured victories over Yale, Northern Kentucky, and Texas A&M-CC. The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM EST at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN. Alabama is favored in the betting lines, opening at -2 and currently sitting at -2.75. Keep reading for the Alabama vs. Purdue prediction!
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Crimson Tide -150 | Boilermakers +128
- Spread: Crimson Tide -2.75 (-110) | Boilermakers +2.75 (-110)
- Total: Over/Under 164.5 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Alabama will win straight-up is 60%.
Alabama vs Purdue Stats
Alabama Crimson Tide
In their recent game against McNeese, Alabama overcame a slow start to take the lead with 10:32 remaining in the first half and maintained their advantage for the rest of the game. The team shot 44% from the field and made 11 three-pointers, finishing with 16 assists and 15 turnovers. Grant Nelson led the team with 22 points and eight rebounds, while Mark Sears and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. each scored 15 points.
Overall this season, Alabama is scoring an average of 90 PPG on 49.4% shooting from the field and 30.1% from three. The team is shooting 67.6% from the free-throw line. Mark Sears is leading the team with 18 PPG on 50% shooting from the field and 42.9% from three. Defensively, Alabama is allowing just 65.7 PPG and holding opponents to 35.7% shooting from the field, with center Clifford Omoruyi averaging two blocks per game.
With a power ranking of 16, Alabama is ranked 16th in offense (scoring an average of 99.00 PPG) and 129th in defense (allowing an average of 66.50 PPG). The team is currently 3-0 this season. Offensively, Alabama ranks 55th in field goal percentage, 233rd in free throw percentage, and 285th in three-point percentage. Defensively, they rank 23rd in opponent field goal percentage, 67th in opponent free throw percentage, and 29th in opponent three-point percentage. Alabama averages 52.50 rebounds per game, 17.00 offensive assists, and 11.00 turnovers per game offensively, while defensively they allow 35.00 defensive rebounds, average 9.50 defensive assists, and force 11.00 turnovers per game.
Purdue Boilermakers Analysis
Purdue secured a 92-84 victory over Yale with a strong performance from Braden Smith, who led the team with 22 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and five steals. Trey Kaufman-Renn and Foster Loyer also contributed with 17 and 14 points, respectively. The Boilermakers shot 53.8% from the field and 47.8% from three, while holding Yale to 50.8% shooting. Purdue currently averages 84.7 points per game on 54.4% shooting and 43.7% from three, with Loyer leading the team with 17 PPG. Defensively, the Boilermakers give up 69 PPG and hold opponents to 41.8% shooting. Purdue has a power ranking of 47 and a record of 3-0. Against Alabama, they hit an average of 54.72% of their field goals and 63.41% of free throws, ranking #23 and #276, respectively. On defense, they allow 37.90% of field goals and 85.71% of free throws, ranking #108 and #356. The Boilermakers average 36 rebounds per game and 21.50 assists, with a turnover rate of 14.50 per game.
Alabama vs. Purdue: Sears and Nelson Primed to Lead Crimson Tide to Victory
The upcoming matchup between Alabama and Purdue, two consistently high-performing teams, is anticipated to be a great game. Each team has retained key players from the previous season, but the skill and contributions of Mark Sears and Grant Nelson of Alabama are likely to tip the scales in their favor. Sears, a standout guard, and Nelson, known for his size and versatility, will pose challenges for Purdue. Purdue's recent game against Yale exposed defensive weaknesses, which may be exploited by Alabama's potent offense. Despite playing on the road, Alabama is poised to secure a victory by delivering a strong offensive performance, ensuring coverage of the spread by the Crimson Tide.
