Alabama vs. Purdue odds, picks and predictions
The Alabama Crimson Tide (4-2) battle the No. 4 Purdue Boilermakers (8-1) in the Hall of Fame Series at the Coco-Cola Coliseum in Toronto Saturday. Tip is set for 1:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Alabama vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Crimson Tide beat the Arkansas St. Red Wolves 89-65 Monday. They failed to cover as a 25.5-point favorite. Alabama is 0-4 against the spread (ATS) over its last 4 games yet is 4-4 ATS on the season. It is 0-2 ATS away from home. Alabama is led by G Mark Sears, who is averaging 19.8 points per game.
Purdue is No. 4 in the Paste BN Sports Coaches Poll. It beat the Iowa Hawkeyes 87-68 Monday, covering as a 13.5-point favorite. The Boilermakers are 6-2-1 ATS and are 2-1-1 in games away from home. They are 4-1-1 over their last 6. Purdue is led by C Zach Edey, who is averaging 23.7 points per game.
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Alabama vs. Purdue odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Alabama +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Purdue -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Alabama +6.5 (-115) | Purdue -6.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 160.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Alabama vs. Purdue picks and predictions
Prediction
Purdue 84, Alabama 81
Moneyline
PASS.
Alabama is worthy of a look on the money, but it has lost 2 of its last 4. Ultimately, pass here.
Against the spread
LEAN ALABAMA +6.5 (-115).
The Crimson Tide are a streaky team, and they have yet to be an underdog this season. They do have a win over the 5-2 Oregon Ducks, beating them 99-91 Nov. 25. Alabama has a capable offense and should be able to keep this game close.
The Boilermakers have been a favorite of 6 or fewer in their 4 non-home games. They are 3-1 straight up in those games yet have won only one by more than 6 points. Alabama also has two 6-foot-11 forwards which should be able to keep Edey relatively off the glass.
Considering that, take ALABAMA +6.5 (-115) to keep things close.
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Over/Under
BET OVER 160.5 (-110).
If there's one thing both teams have been good at this season, it is scoring. Purdue is 6-3 O/U and has scored 87 or more in 3 straight games. It has gone Over in 4 of its last 5.
Alabama tallied 100 or more in its first 3 games of the season and has scored 80 or more in all but 1 game. It is 6-2 O/U. The Crimson Tide have also gone Over in 4 of their last 5 games. All 3 of their top scorers are shooting 45% or better from the field, so the efficiency is there as well.
Take OVER 160.5 (-110).
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