Alabama vs. Western Kentucky Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 31, 2024
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (0-0) are heavy 34.5-point underdogs on Saturday, August 31, 2024 against the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide (0-0). The over/under is 59.5.
Last year, the Crimson Tide finished 12-2 and lost the Rose Bowl. Offensively, they averaged 34 points per game (24th in college football), and they allowed 19 per game (16th in college football) defensively. Last year, the Hilltoppers won the Famous Toastery Bowl after going 8-5 in the regular season. Offensively they averaged 30.5 points per game (45th in college football), and they gave up 28.7 per game (93rd in college football) on defense.
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Alabama vs. Western Kentucky Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- TV: ESPN
- Live Box Score on FOX Sports
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Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alabama | -34.5 (-108) | -14286 | +3000 | 59.5 | -107 | -117 |
Alabama vs. Western Kentucky Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Western Kentucky (+34.5)
- Pick OU: Under (59.5)
- Prediction: Alabama 42, Western Kentucky 12
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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Alabama vs. Western Kentucky Betting Insights
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Crimson Tide 47, Hilltoppers 12.
- The Crimson Tide have a 99.3% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Hilltoppers hold a 3.2% implied probability.
- Alabama compiled an 8-5-0 record against the spread last season.
- Western Kentucky covered six times in 11 matchups with a spread last year.
Alabama vs. Western Kentucky: 2023 Stats Comparison
Alabama | Western Kentucky | |
---|---|---|
Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 34 (17) | 30.5 (47) |
Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 19 (22) | 28.7 (97) |
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 11 (10) | 23 (121) |
Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 18 (58) | 26 (7) |
Alabama 2023 Key Players
Name | Position | Stats |
---|---|---|
Jalen Milroe | QB | 2,834 YDS (65.8%) / 23 TD / 6 INT 531 RUSH YDS / 12 RUSH TD / 37.9 RUSH YPG |
Jase McClellan | RB | 890 YDS / 8 TD / 63.6 YPG / 4.9 YPC |
Jermaine Burton | WR | 39 REC / 798 YDS / 8 TD / 57 YPG |
Roydell Williams | RB | 560 YDS / 5 TD / 40 YPG / 5 YPC 11 REC / 58 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 4.1 REC YPG |
Caleb Downs | DB | 106 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
Dallas Turner | LB | 54 TKL / 13 TFL / 11 SACK |
Terrion Arnold | DB | 60 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK / 5 INT |
Justin Eboigbe | DL | 58 TKL / 8 TFL / 7 SACK |
Western Kentucky 2023 Key Players
Name | Position | Stats |
---|---|---|
Austin Reed | QB | 3,340 YDS (61.5%) / 31 TD / 11 INT 100 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 7.7 RUSH YPG |
Malachi Corley | WR | 79 REC / 989 YDS / 11 TD / 76.1 YPG |
Elijah Young | RB | 474 YDS / 3 TD / 36.5 YPG / 4.6 YPC 20 REC / 247 REC YDS / 3 REC TD / 19 REC YPG |
Dalvin Smith | WR | 50 REC / 513 YDS / 6 TD / 39.5 YPG |
Kendrick Simpkins | DB | 54 TKL / 7 TFL / 8 SACK |
Kylan Guidry | LB | 52 TKL / 5 TFL / 3 SACK |
Anthony Johnson Jr. | DB | 44 TKL / 1 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD |
Desmyn Baker | LB | 46 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK / 2 INT |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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