North Dakota at Alabama Picks and Predictions for Monday, November 3, 2025
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The new college basketball season tips off in Tuscaloosa as Alabama opens against North Dakota at Coleman Coliseum. Nate Oats’ Crimson Tide return to action following another NCAA Tournament run and begin the year ranked in the top 25. For North Dakota, this opener marks the start of a major rebuild under seventh-year head coach Paul Sather. Score by driving to the hoop with our college basketball picks.
Game Information for North Dakota vs Alabama
Location: Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, AL
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
TV: SECN+
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North Dakota Preview
The Fighting Hawks enter the 2025–26 season in transition after losing nearly 80% of last year’s scoring production. Top contributors Treysen Eaglestaff and Amar Kuljuhovic transferred out, leaving senior guard Eli King as the only returning starter. King will be counted on to provide leadership and scoring for a roster featuring eight returners and seven newcomers, including transfer center Josh Jones from Oral Roberts.
Head coach Paul Sather’s group will use November to gel and find lineup chemistry. The challenge is immediate, facing a ranked SEC opponent in a tough environment. North Dakota’s offense will likely center on spreading the floor and ball movement, but limited size and experience create a steep uphill climb against Alabama’s athletic frontcourt. Oddsmakers opened the Hawks as one of the day’s largest underdogs, reflecting the talent gap.
Alabama Preview
Nate Oats continues to reload rather than rebuild, returning several guards from last year’s high-octane offense while welcoming a big group of transfers and freshmen. Junior guards Aden Holloway and Labaron Philon lead the returning backcourt, and sophomore forward Aiden Sherrell adds interior presence. Transfers Jalil Bethea from Miami and Noah Williamson from Bucknell strengthen both ends of the floor, while Taylor Bowen and Keitenn Bristow bring additional rebounding.
Last season, Alabama led the nation in scoring at 90.7 points per game, using an uptempo pace with strong perimeter shooting. Defensive lapses proved costly in March, but Oats has emphasized improved play on defense and rebounding in preseason practices. At home against an opponent still looking to gel as a unit, Alabama has the advantage in speed, depth, and shot creation in every position. Expect a fast pace early as the Tide’s talent overwhelms a rebuilding North Dakota roster.
North Dakota at Alabama Prediction
Alabama’s offensive firepower and athleticism give it a major advantage from the opening tip. North Dakota’s inexperience should limit its ability to handle Alabama’s tempo and defensive pressure. The Crimson Tide will push transition opportunities, build an early double-digit lead, and maintain control throughout. Final Score Prediction: Alabama Crimson Tide win and cover ATS, 99–63.
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