Alabama vs St. John’s Prediction 11/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today

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

St. John’s Red Storm Preview

The St. John’s Red Storm have a 1-0 record this season and are coming off a 108-74 win at home against Quinnipiac. The Red Storm shot 56.5% from the field and 42.1% from beyond the arc, while the Bobcats shot with 40.3% from the field and 38.9% from downtown. They made 64.7% of their free throws and grabbed 45 rebounds, while dishing out 25 assists and committing 14 turnovers. They had 44 fast break points and 60 points in the paint.

Dillon Mitchell, Zuby Ejiofor, Bryce Hopkins, Oziyah Sellers and Ian Jackson were the starting five for St. John’s, with Mitchell being the top scorer with 18 points and 7 rebounds, while shooting 77.8% from the field. Zuby Ejiofor followed with 17 points and 6 rebounds, while shooting 70.0% from the field, while Ian Jackson added 15 points.

Alabama Crimson Tide Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide have a 1-0 record this season and are coming off a 91-62 win at home against North Dakota. The Crimson Tide shot 53.4% from the field and 29.6% from beyond the arc, while the Fighting Hawks shot with 38.7% from the field and 25.0% from downtown. They made 77.8% of their free throws and grabbed 46 rebounds, while dishing out 22 assists and committing 15 turnovers. They had 24 fast break points and 44 points in the paint.

Amari Allen, Aiden Sherrell, Taylor Bol Bowen, Labaron Philon Jr. and Houston Mallette were the starting five for Alabama, with Philon Jr. being the top scorer with 22 points and 3 rebounds, while shooting 69.2% from the field. Houston Mallette followed with 15 points and 8 rebounds, while shooting 66.7% from the field. Amari Allen added 12 points and 7 rebounds.

Alabama Crimson Tide @ St. John’s Red Storm Betting Trends: November 8, 2025

Why the St. John’s Red Storm will win

• St. John’s has won each of its last 12 games at Madison Square Garden.
• Alabama has lost six of its last seven games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
• St. John’s has won the first half in each of its last 14 day games at Madison Square Garden.

Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win

• Alabama has won each of its last eight day games against non-Conference opponents.
• St. John’s has lost each of its last five games against the Southeastern Conference.
• Alabama has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 day games against non-Conference opponents.

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 eight games against the Big East Conference Conference have produced a total of 167 or fewer points.

Alabama vs St. John’s Prediction

In this Alabama vs St. John’s Prediction, St. John’s is coming as -6.5 home favorites, with the total set at 168.5 points. Both teams are coming off wins in their opening games of the season, as St. John’s won easily by 34 points at home and are playing once again at home. Alabama is coming off a huge 29-point home victory and are playing first road game of the season. St. John’s is coming off a dominating season where they had the 29^th-best defense and 67^th-best offense, while Alabama had the best offense but where a bottom-10 squad defensively. I cannot fade St. John’s at home, even against Alabama, so take the hosts and lay the -6.5 points in this one.