Alabama vs Illinois Prediction 11/19/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Alabama vs Illinois prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, November 19th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide are 2-1 this season after they lost to Purdue by a score of 87-80 in their last game. Alabama trailed 43-41 at halftime and allowed 44 more points in the second half for the loss. The Crimson Tide shot 42% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Aden Holloway led Alabama with 21 points and three assists, while Taylor Bol Bowen added 13 points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Alabama defeated St. John’s by a score of 103-96 and North Dakota by a score of 91-62. The Crimson Tide have scored 91.3 points per game with 39.0 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.7 points against per game this season. Aden Holloway is averaging 21.0 points and 3.5 assists per game, while Labaron Philon Jr is averaging 19.3 points and 6.0 assists per game for the Crimson Tide. Alabama is shooting 47.8% from the field, 72.9% on free throws, and 33.3% on three pointers this season. 

Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Preview

The Illinois Fighting Illini are 4-0 this year after they defeated Colgate by a score of 84-65 in their last game. Illinois led 41-30 at halftime and added 43 points in the second half for the relatively easy win. The Fighting Illini shot 38% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 88% on free throws in the game. David Mirkovic led Illinois with 27 points and 21 rebounds, while Keaton Wagler added 19 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Illinois defeated Texas Tech by a score of 81-77 and Florida Gulf Coast by a score of 113-70. The Fighting Illini have scored 97.8 points per game with 48.8 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.8 points against per game this season. Kylan Boswell is averaging 18.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while David Mirkovic is averaging 18.5 points and 12.5 rebounds per game for the Fighting Illini. Illinois is shooting 49.2% from the field, 79% on free throws, and 36.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Illinois Fighting Illini will win

• Illinois has won each of its last five night games.
• Alabama has lost each of its last three night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Alabama has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win

• Alabama has won each of its last five games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Illinois has lost five of its last six games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Alabama has won the first half in seven of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Illinois’ last nine games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 177 or fewer points.
• Thirty of Alabama’s last 36 night games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 182 or fewer points.

Alabama vs Illinois Prediction 

Illinois comes into this matchup looking for their fifth straight win to start the season and this will be basically a home game for them. The Fighting Illini already have a great win over Texas Tech and they are shooting 49% from the field. Alabama is coming off of a loss to Purdue in their last game, where they allowed 87 points at home. The Crimson Tide are shooting 48% from the field, but they play very little defense. If Alabama decided to put some effort into defending, they could be very good, but I will stay take them with the points. I think this is a game that could come down to the last shot, so I will gladly take the points here.

David Racey's Pick: Alabama +3.5