Nov 3, 2025; Queens, New York, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino argues with an offcial in the first half against the Quinnipiac Bobcats at Carnesecca Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

New York always draws the eyes of the sporting world, and this Saturday, the college basketball world will be tuning into a top-15 matchup featuring two of the sport's most fun head coaches.

Nate Oates is taking the Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0) up to the famous Madison Square Garden for a showdown with the legendary Rick Pitino and his St. John's Red Storm (1-0).

If you are looking for some betting advice for the matchup, we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM.

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Alabama vs. St. John's game odds

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  • Spread: St. John's -6.5 (-110), Alabama -6.5 (-110)
  • Money Line: St. John's -275, Alabama +225
  • Over-Under: Over 168.5 (-110), Under 168.5 (-110)

Alabama vs. St. John's prediction, pick:

This matchup is what the early-season headliners are all about. These are the fun ones. Teams that schedule these games should be rewarded, and hopefully, that is the case in this situation.

These two teams can score, as evidenced by their openers, albeit against lesser competition. Alabama beat North Dakota 91-62 while St. John's took down Quinnipiac 108-74. Alternatively, they will allow some points. This thing has the makings of a Saturday afternoon track meet.

Alabama is going to try to shoot over St. John's, which they did in their opener, hoisting up 27 three-point attempts. If the Tide can get hot from deep, that can keep them in a game where Rick Pitino's team may have the advantage in the paint with Dillon Mitchell, the Red Storm forward.

Madison Square Garden will be juiced up in this one. It should have fireworks and be close throughout, but Pitino wins games and finds a way to pull out a clutch game that is hopefully a rematch in March.

Prediction: St. John's 87, Alabama 84

Best Bet: Over 168.5

Alabama vs. St. John's start time, streaming:

Time: 12 p.m. ET

TV Channel: FS1

Live Stream: FOX Sports App

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