On Saturday afternoon, the No. 11 Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1) will look to continue their four-game winning run when they face the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-4). Alabama is the only team in the SEC West to have won back-to-back road games against Mississippi State and Texas A&M. Arkansas has dropped four consecutive games, most recently a 27-20 defeat at then-No. 16 Ole Miss. When these teams played last year, the Razorbacks were defeated 49-26.
Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will host the game on Saturday at noon ET. According to SportsLine consensus, the Tide are favored by 19.5 points in the latest Arkansas vs. Alabama odds, with the over/under set at 45 points. Before making any Alabama vs. Arkansas predictions, be sure to check out SportsLine’s proven computer model’s college football predictions and betting recommendations.
Every FBS college football game is 10,000 times simulated by the SportsLine Projection Model. It has earned a staggering profit of more than $2,000 for $100 participants on its top-rated college football predictions against the spread since its launch. Anyone who has followed it has experienced massive profits.
The algorithm is now focused on Arkansas vs. Alabama and has just delivered its choices and forecasts. You can see the model’s CFB choices at SportsLine. Here are some college football odds and trends to consider for Arkansas vs. Alabama:
• Arkansas vs. Alabama betting line: Crimson Tide -19.5
• Arkansas vs. Alabama total: 45 points
• Arkansas vs. Alabama spread: Crimson Tide -1508, Razorbacks +831.
• ARK: Has a 9-3 ATS record as a road underdog since 2020.
• ALA: Has an ATS record of 15-6-1 as a home favorite since 2020.
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Why Alabama is capable of covering
Alabama has dominated this rivalry, winning 16 consecutive games and scoring at least 41 points in seven of the past eight encounters. Alabama has covered the spread 16-4-1 in its previous 21 home games, while Arkansas has lost 20 of its last 24 away games. In last week’s triumph, Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe threw for a career-high 321 yards, while wide out Jermaine Burton caught nine passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns.
Despite some early-season troubles, Alabama has covered the spread in four of its six games and is on track to win the SEC West for the second time. Arkansas’ defense has given up at least 34 points in three of its previous four games, resulting in a four-game losing streak. The Crimson Tide have been 10-2-1 against the spread in their previous 13 games versus teams with losing records. Check out which team to choose here.
Why Arkansas can provide coverage
Arkansas has covered the spread in both away games as a double-digit underdog, losing by three points to LSU and seven points to Ole Miss. The Razorbacks have scored 61 points in their last two games against Alabama, but have given up 91. With quarterback KJ Jefferson at the helm, the Arkansas attack has the potential to be explosive. The senior has at least 245 yards passing in four of his six games and has completed 67% of his passes. For the season, he has 1,300 yards and 12 touchdown throws.
Running back Raheim Sanders, who was named first-team All-SEC last season, had limited participation last week after hurting his knee in the opener. He could get more action on Saturday after rushing for 101 yards in the last matchup. AJ Green, another backfield companion, is averaging 6.1 yards per rush. The Tide haven’t been dominating this season, as Milroe has thrown four interceptions and been sacked 21 times in five games. The Arkansas defense has 16 sacks and 11 interceptions. Check out which team to choose here.
How to Pick Arkansas vs. Alabama
SportsLine’s model predicts a total of 55 points, with the teams combining for 55 points. According to the model, one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. SportsLine is the only place where you can view the model’s selection.
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