Purdue Faces Alabama in Key Early-Season Matchup

The Purdue Boilermakers will face the Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday, November 13, 2025. The game tips off at 7:00 PM ET at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and fans can watch on ESPN2.

Purdue enters the game with a 2-0 record, having secured both wins at home against Oakland (87-77) and Evansville. Braden Smith led Purdue with 20 points in their victory over Oakland.

Alabama also boasts a 2-0 record, most recently defeating St. John’s 103-96.Labaron Philon powered Alabama’s offense with 25 points in that game. Oddsmakers currently favor alabama to win by 3.5 points.

Alabama Preview

The Alabama crimson Tide currently rank eighth in the AP poll and compete in the Southeastern Conference. They began the 2025-2026 regular season with a strong 2-0 start, winning both at home and on the road.

In their recent 103-96 win against St. John’s, Taylor Bol Bowen contributed 17 points and 9 rebounds, while Labaron Philon added 25 points and 3 assists. The team shot 48.1% from the field.

Alabama’s offense averages 97 points per game, ranking 30th nationally in scoring and 13th in possessions per game. They shoot 50.4% from the field (61st overall) and average 44.5 rebounds per game.

The Crimson Tide hold a 2-0 record,demonstrating consistency as both favorites and underdogs. They are 1-1 against the spread, and their games have split evenly in terms of over/under results.

Purdue Preview

Purdue started the season strong, winning both games to achieve a 2-0 record. Both contests took place at home.

They opened the season with a dominant 31-point victory, winning 82-51. Their second game was closer, resulting in an 87-77 win.

Fletcher Loyer showcased his scoring ability with a 30-point performance in one game, while Braden Smith also impressed with 20 points in another. Oscar Cluff also contributes substantially, scoring 14 points and grabbing rebounds.