Alabama and Purdue Battle it Out at Coca-Cola Coliseum to Claim Victory

Game outlook

On Saturday, Alabama and Purdue will play at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario. Tip-off is set for 1:30 p.m. ET. Both teams head into the matchup with winning records, as Alabama is 6-2 SU and 4-4 ATS, while Purdue is 8-1 SU and 6-2-1 ATS. For injury information, Alabama Forward is probable (leg) and Forward is probable (suspension). Purdue is not reporting any injuries. Mike Briggs is part of the announcing team.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Crimson Tide +205 | Boilermakers -255

Spread: Crimson Tide +6 (-110) | Boilermakers -6 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 161 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Purdue will win straight-up is 72%.

Alabama Crimson Tide

Alabama is one of the most efficient teams in the country, ranking 13th in the KenPom ranking system. They are second in offensive efficiency, 70th in defensive efficiency, and 29th in tempo. Offensively, Alabama averages 19.8 points per game from senior guard Mark Sears, 16.4 points from senior guard Aaron Estrada, and 14 points from senior forward Grant Nelson with a shooting percentage of 49.9%. They also convert 79.8% of their free-throw attempts, rank 10th in three-point shooting, and rank 48th in rebounding. Defensively, their opponents have a score of 74.9 per game, 43.5 shooting percentage, 32.6 three-point shooting percentage, and 28.6 rebounding. The Crimson Tide rank 42 in field goal percentage, 202 in free throw percentage, 6 in three-point percentage, 19 in rebound rate, 34 in defensive field goal percentage, 39 in defensive free throw percentage, 15 in defensive three-point percentage, 287 in defensive assists and 339 in defensive turnovers.