Alabama vs. Mississippi State Odds
STARKVILLE, MS (The Spread) – No. 4 Alabama looks to bounce back from a loss to LSU on Saturday when the Crimson Tide heads to Mississippi State at 7:45PM ET on ESPN.
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Alabama is 8-1 this season and 7-2 against the spread while Mississippi State is 5-4 on the year and 4-5 against the spread. Both teams have hit the under in 5-of-9 games. Alabama has won the last three games in this series.
Trends show that the road team has covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games in this series and the two teams have hit the under in their last 5 meetings at Mississippi State.
Oddsmakers have made Alabama the favorite in this game, giving the Crimson Tide odds of -17.5 points at Mississippi State on Saturday. The over/under odds have been set at 43 points. (View Matchup)
Alabama is 5-1 in SEC play following a 9-6 loss to LSU last week. Despite the loss, the Crimson Tide still ranks first in scoring defense, as they allow just 7.1 points per game. Offensively, Alabama is scoring 35.7 points per game. Alabama out-gained LSU 295-239 in total yardage last week, but the Tide was held to 96 rushing yards and missed four field goals in the game. Trent Richardson rushed for 89 yards and caught five passes for 80 yards to lead the Tide in the loss.
Mississippi State is just 1-4 in the SEC but the Bulldogs have won their last two games and three of their last four games. Mississippi State is scoring just 27.9 points per game while allowing only 18.7 points per contest. This year’s team has been led by running back Vick Ballard, who has rushed for 790 yards and seven touchdowns on the season.
In terms of Injuries, Alabama offensive lineman Barrett Jones is questionable with an ankle injury while Mississippi State linebacker Chris Hughes is out due to disciplinary reasons.
Currently over 5,900 Public Bets have been placed on this game and Alabama is getting 89% of the wagers with odds of -17.5 points at Mississippi State.
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