Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Alabama Crimson Tide Picks and Prediction - November 24, 2025
Monday evening on the college hardwood, and we have a Gonzaga vs Alabama prediction ready to rock and roll. This game is part of the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. Gonzaga enters this game at 5-0 on the year and off a 122-50 home win over Southern Utah. The Crimson Tide are off a 90-86 road win over Illinois to move to 3-1 on the year. Continue reading to see our Gonzaga vs Alabama prediction.
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The Zags are Bringing The Defense
Gonzaga rolls into Las Vegas unbeaten at 5-0, having absolutely dismantled Southern Utah 122-50 on November 17. Braden Huff led the way with 22 points, while Davis Fogle came off the bench to add 19, and Mario Saint-Supery chipped in 16 with seven assists and six steals. The Bulldogs shot nearly 60% from the floor and forced 24 turnovers, showing off the kind of two-way dominance that has defined their early season. It was the latest in a string of convincing wins, and it reinforced how balanced and deep this Gonzaga team looks heading into a marquee matchup with Alabama.
Offensively, Gonzaga has been firing on all cylinders, averaging 94 points per game while shooting 53.1% from the field, ranking among the nation’s best. Graham Ike has been the steady anchor inside, putting up 17 points and 9.2 rebounds per game, while Huff has emerged as a versatile forward who can score efficiently from multiple spots. Adam Miller and Tristen Grant-Foster add double-digit scoring, and Saint-Supery has been a sparkplug with his shooting and playmaking. The Bulldogs don’t rely on one star; instead, they spread the floor, move the ball, and punish defenses with depth and efficiency.
Defensively, Gonzaga has been even more impressive, holding opponents to just 57.8 points per game and limiting them to 33.3% shooting. Their perimeter defense has been suffocating, with opponents hitting only 23.6% from three, and their rebounding numbers are strong at 42 boards per game. Ike and Huff provide size and rim protection, while guards like Saint-Supery and Jalen Warley pressure ball-handlers into mistakes. Against Alabama’s explosive backcourt, Gonzaga’s ability to contest shots and control the glass will be critical if they want to keep their unbeaten run alive.
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Bama Stuns Illinois On The Road
Alabama enters this showdown at 3-1, fresh off a thrilling 90-86 win over No. 8 Illinois on November 19 in Chicago. Labaron Philon stole the show with 24 points, including several clutch baskets down the stretch, while Taylor Bol Bowen added 12 and Aden Holloway chipped in 11. The Crimson Tide showed resilience after their earlier loss to Purdue, proving they can go toe-to-toe with elite competition and come out on top. That victory sets the stage for another high-profile test against Gonzaga in Las Vegas.
Offensively, Alabama has been one of the most dangerous teams in the country, averaging 91 points per game. Philon has been the star, putting up 20.5 points and 5.8 assists per game, while Holloway adds nearly 18 points with his perimeter shooting. Bowen and Amari Allen provide balance in the frontcourt, and Houston Mallette has been a steady contributor at over 10 points per game. The Tide share the ball well, averaging nearly 17 assists per game, and their ability to push tempo makes them a nightmare for defenses that can’t keep up.
Defensively, Alabama has been more vulnerable, allowing 82.8 points per game, which ranks near the bottom nationally. They’ve struggled to keep opponents from scoring efficiently, though their athleticism and rebounding presence — led by Allen and Keitenn Bristow — help them stay competitive. The Tide thrive on pace, but against Gonzaga’s disciplined defense, they’ll need to be sharper in half-court sets and avoid turnovers. If Philon and Holloway can continue their hot shooting while the frontcourt holds its own against Ike and Huff, Alabama has the firepower to make this a shootout.
Gonzaga vs Alabama Pick
Gonzaga vs Alabama Spread Pick
- Gonzaga -3.5 (5 Units)
Gonzaga -3.5 feels like the right side because the Bulldogs’ defense has been suffocating through the early season. They’re holding opponents to just 57.8 points per game, ranking top-five nationally, while limiting teams to 33.3% shooting from the field and a staggering 23.6% from three. Graham Ike anchors the paint with nearly 10 rebounds per game, and Braden Huff adds length and rim protection, giving Gonzaga multiple ways to shut down opposing frontcourts. Their ability to rebound and contest every shot makes life difficult for teams that rely on perimeter scoring, and against Alabama’s fast-paced attack, that defensive edge should be the difference.
On top of that, Gonzaga’s balance on both ends of the floor makes them a tough cover. They’re scoring 94 points per game while shooting over 53% from the field, meaning they don’t have to sacrifice offense to play elite defense. Alabama has plenty of firepower with Labaron Philon and Aden Holloway, but the Tide have been shaky defensively, giving up 82.8 points per game. If Gonzaga controls tempo and forces Alabama into contested looks, their efficiency and defensive dominance should allow them to cover the 3.5-point spread.
Gonzaga vs Alabama Over/Under Pick
- Under 173 (4 Units)
The Under 173 makes sense because Gonzaga’s defense has been elite, holding opponents to just 57.8 points per game and forcing teams into low shooting percentages, while Alabama’s offense thrives on pace but also faces stretches of inefficiency against disciplined defenses. The Bulldogs contest everything, limiting opponents to 33.3% from the field and under 24% from three, which should slow down the Tide’s perimeter-heavy attack. Combine that with Gonzaga’s preference for controlling tempo and Alabama’s tendency to struggle defensively in half-court sets, and this matchup sets up for a tighter, lower-scoring game that stays below the 173 mark.
