Alabama Crimson Tide vs Purdue Boilermakers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Alabama vs Purdue NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in West Lafayette.

Alabama vs Purdue Prediction

Looking to win big? The Crimson Tide and Boilermakers face off at 7:00 ET on PEAC. The Boilermakers are hosting the game at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN. In this non-conference matchup, Alabama is favored by -2.5 against Purdue. The over/under for the game is 163 points.

Alabama vs. Purdue Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Alabama Crimson Tide at Purdue Boilermakers
Where: West Lafayette at Mackey Arena
Date: Friday, November 15th
Betting Odds ALA -2.5, ALA -131 | PUR +108 O/U 163

Crimson Tide Preview: Do the Crimson Tide Have What it Takes in West Lafayette?

Alabama picked up a 72-64 win over McNeese State on Monday, November 11th. The Crimson Tide were -17.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 136, well below the O/U line of 168.5.

Alabama led 41-30 at halftime but were outscored 34-31 in the 2nd half, raising some concerns about their ability to maintain a lead.

Crimson Tide Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Alabama put up 72 points, shooting 44% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56%. They hit 11 threes on 34 attempts, shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc, while connecting on 68.8% of their two-point shots (11/16). At the free-throw line, the Crimson Tide made 17 of 24 attempts, good for 70.8%.

Grant Nelson led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from three. Sincere Parker added 19 points, and Alyn Breed contributed 17. Mark Sears and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. each scored 15, with Wrightsell hitting 5 threes at 55.6% shooting from deep.

Crimson Tide Team Defense

Alabama's defense gave up 64 points, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 22 of 50 attempts. Inside the arc, they were efficient, hitting 11 of 16 shots for 68%.

From three-point range, Alabama's opponent went 11 of 34, shooting 32%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws for 70%. Alabama allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Boilermakers Preview: Will Purdue Come Through as Home Underdogs?

Purdue improved to 2-0 on the season with a 92-84 win over Yale on Monday. The Boilermakers were -14.5 point favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 176, exceeding the O/U line of 144.

While Purdue looked strong in the first half, leading 45-34, they allowed Yale to score 50 points in the second half. Purdue’s offense kept pace with 47 points of their own, but the defensive lapses will be something to watch moving forward.

Boilermakers Offense Breakdown

Purdue's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 92 points with a 53.8% field goal percentage. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 47.8% of their threes, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.4%.

John Poulakidas led the way with 23 points, knocking down 5 threes, while Braden Smith added 22 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 4 of 8 from deep. The Boilermakers also got 17 assists as a team, with Smith dishing out 6 of them.

Boilermakers Team Defense

Purdue's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 58% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 17 of 29 shots.

From beyond the arc, Purdue's opponents shot 47%, making 11 of 23 three-point attempts. Purdue also sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 25 free throws at a 78% rate.

Crimson Tide vs Boilermakers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the Crimson Tide have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 82 points per game in this stretch.
In their last ten games at home, the Boilermakers have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 74 points per game in these contests.
As the betting underdog, the Boilermakers have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Purdue posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Crimson Tide have a straight up record of 3-0, while going 1-2 against the spread.