Alabama vs. Western Kentucky Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 31, 2024

Alabama vs. Western Kentucky Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 31, 2024

Updated Aug. 31, 2024 3:04 p.m. ET
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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

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Alabama vs Western Kentucky Betting Information updated as of August 31, 2024, 2:47 p.m. ET.
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

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