Alabama vs St. John’s Prediction 11/8/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Alabama vs St. John’s prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 8th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide are 1-0 this season after they defeated North Dakota by a score of 91-62 in their first game. Alabama led 48-32 at halftime and added 43 points in the second half for the easy win. The Crimson Tide shot 53.4% from the field, 29.6% on three pointers, and 77.8% on free throws in the game. Alabama out rebounded North Dakota by a total of 46-26, recorded 22 assists, and committed 15 turnovers in the game. Labaron Philon Jr led the Crimson Tide with 22 points and eight assists, while Houston Mallette added 15 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Alabama had a great first half offensively, which set the tone for the blowout victory. The Crimson Tide allowed UND to shoot 38.7% from the field, allowed just five made three pointers, and committed 15 fouls in the game. Alabama’s largest lead was 29 points, they had 44 points in the paint, and scored 24 fast break points in the win. 

St. John’s Red Storm Betting Preview

The St. John’s Red Storm are 1-0 this year after they defeated Quinnipiac by a score of 108-74 in their first game. St. John’s led 54-34 at halftime and added 54 more points in the second half for the huge win. The Red Storm shot 56.5% from the field, 42.1% on three pointers, and 64.7% on free throws in the game. St. John’s out rebounded Quinnipiac by a total of 45-35, recorded 25 assists, and committed 14 turnovers in the win. Dillon Mitchell led the Red Storm with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Zuby Ejiofor added 17 points and six rebounds in the game. 

St. John’s wasn’t great on the defensive end of the court, but their offense was elite and led them to an easy win. The Red Storm held Quinnipiac to just 40.3% shooting from the field, they forced 22 turnovers, and allowed 32 points in the paint. St. John’s largest lead was 45 points, they had 60 points in the paint, and scored 44 fast break points in the victory. 

Why the St. John’s Red Storm will win

• St. John’s has won each of its last nine day games at Madison Square Garden.
• Alabama has lost five of its last six games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Alabama has lost the first half in three of its last four games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win

• Alabama has won 10 of its last 11 day games against non-Conference opponents.
• St. John’s has lost 37 of its last 46 day games against AP-ranked opponents.
• St. John’s has lost the first half in three of its last four games against AP-ranked opponents at Madison Square Garden.

Total Points Facts

• Each of St. John’s’ last 14 day games at Madison Square Garden have produced a total of 164 or fewer points.
• Each of Alabama’s last six Saturday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 171 or fewer points.

Alabama vs St. John’s Prediction 

Both of these teams started the season with an easy victory earlier this week and they both scored plenty of points, so we should see a lot of scoring here. Alabama did hold North Dakota to just 62 points, while St. John’s allowed 74 to Quinnipiac. I think these two teams are very evenly matched, but I think St. John’s is the better defensive team and they are at home. Take the Red Storm to cover in this contest.

David Racey's Pick: St. John's -6