College basketball rankings: Alabama looks to end Purdue's home win streak in Top 25 And 1 showdown

College Basketball Rankings: Alabama Looks to End Purdue's Home Win Streak in Top 25 And 1 Showdown

Purdue Hosts Alabama in Top 25 Matchup

No. 1 Purdue will host No. 5 Alabama on Saturday in a highly anticipated matchup between two of the top teams in the country.

The Boilermakers are 13-0 at home this season and have won 18 straight games overall.

Alabama is 11-2 on the road this season and has won its last three games.

Purdue has one of the best home-court advantages in the country.

The Boilermakers are 164-15 at home under head coach Matt Painter.

Purdue's Mackey Arena is known for its loud and passionate crowd.

Alabama has been one of the best road teams in the country this season.

The Crimson Tide are 11-2 on the road this season, with wins over Tennessee, Mississippi State, and Arkansas.

Alabama's road success is due in part to its talented roster, which features several experienced players.

One of the key matchups in Saturday's game will be between Purdue guard Jaden Ivey and Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly.

Ivey is one of the best players in the country and is averaging 17.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.

Quinerly is also a talented player and is averaging 14.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game.

This is a tough game to predict, but I think Purdue will win at home.

The Boilermakers have a great home-court advantage and are playing with a lot of confidence.

Alabama is a talented team, but I think Purdue will be too much for them on Saturday.