Alabama vs. Arkansas Odds
FAYETTEVILLE, AR (The Spread) – After an embarrassing loss last week and falling out of the top 25, now Arkansas must host No. 1 Alabama at 3:30PM ET on CBS.
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Alabama comes into the game at 2-0 overall and 1-1 against the spread. This is the first true road game of the year for the Tide. Arkansas is 1-1 overall and 0-1 against the spread. The Razorbacks are 1-1 at home and coming off a 34-31 loss to Louisiana-Monroe. Alabama has won five straight over Arkansas.
Trends show that Alabama is 5-1 against the spread in its last 6 road games and 13-4 ATS in its last 17 games in the month of September. Arkansas is 4-0 ATS in its last 4 games following a loss and 20-6 ATS in its last 26 home games.
Oddsmakers see Alabama as the favorite in this game, as the Crimson Tide has odds of -19.5 points against Arkansas. The over/under odds for the game have been set at 53.5 points. (View Matchup) The opening odds had Alabama favored by just 15 points, but the spread has been climbing ever since, now topping out at Alabama -19.5.
Alabama has been its usual dominant self thus far. The Crimson Tide beat Michigan, 41-14, in the season opener and then ran past Western Kentucky, 35-0. Alabama is giving up just 246.5 yards per game defensively, including only 57.5 rushing yards per game. The Alabama offense has averaged 379.5 yards per game on offense. The offense is being led by quarterback A.J. McCarron, who has 418 passing yards and 6TDs this season.
Arkansas opened the season with a 49-24 win over Jacksonville State but then suffered the loss to Louisiana-Monroe. It has been a rough go for John L. Smith, the new head coach, who also filed for bankruptcy last week. The Arkansas defense has been the issue as the Razorbacks have allowed 436 yards per game, including 319.5 yards per game through the air. On offense, Arkansas is averaging 470.5 yards per game. The team is led by quarterback Tyler Wilson, who has thrown for 563 yards and 5TDs, but he is doubtful for this game due to a shoulder injury.
In terms of Injuries, Alabama receiver Chris Black is out indefinitely with a shoulder injury. Arkansas cornerback Kaelon Kellybrew is listed as probable for this game with an arm injury while cornerback Tevin Mitchell is out with a neck problem.
The Public Bets for this game are solidly backing Alabama in this game. The Tide is getting 83% of the wagers on this game with odds of -19.5 points against Arkansas on Saturday.
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