The Allstate Sugar Bowl is set for Saturday afternoon when the #5 Alabama Crimson Tide (10-2) battle the #9 Kansas State Wildcats (10-3). Alabama is playing in their 76th bowl game and currently have a 45-27-3 record. Kansas State is making their 24th bowl game appearance and have a 10-13 record. Below is my college football pick for Alabama vs Kansas State.
Alabama vs Kansas State Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | Kansas State +3.5 |
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This game will be played at Caesars Superdome at 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 31, 2022.
Why Bet Kansas State +3.5
✅ Kansas State is 5-1 against the spread in their last six games played.
✅ The Wildcats are 4-2 ATS in their last six games against SEC opponents.
✅ Alabama is 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games.
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Alabama Crimson Tide
Kansas State Wildcats
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
| ALA | Passing | KANST |
|---|---|---|
| 17.5 | CMP | 19.2 |
| 26.8 | ATT | 32 |
| 65.4 | CMP% | 59.9 |
| 240.1 | Y/G | 223.7 |
| 9 | Y/A | 7 |
| 1.3 | TD/G | 1.6 |
Defense/Offense
| ALA | Passing | KANST |
|---|---|---|
| 18.8 | CMP | 17.3 |
| 31.7 | ATT | 29.4 |
| 59.2 | CMP% | 58.6 |
| 191.2 | Y/G | 212.8 |
| 6 | Y/A | 7.2 |
| 1 | TD/G | 1.8 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
| ALA | Rushing | KANST |
|---|---|---|
| 38.3 | ATT | 33.1 |
| 182.7 | Y/G | 114.9 |
| 4.8 | Y/A | 3.5 |
| 3.4 | TD/G | 0.9 |
Defense/Offense
| ALA | Rushing | KANST |
|---|---|---|
| 36.3 | ATT | 34.9 |
| 139.8 | Y/G | 204.5 |
| 3.8 | Y/A | 5.9 |
| 0.8 | TD/G | 1.5 |
Special Teams
| ALA | Special Teams | KANST |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | Punts-GM | 3.6 |
| 44.9 | Punt Avg | 42.0 |
| 1.1 | Kick Ret GM | 2.2 |
| 20.5 | Kick Ret Avg | 19.6 |
| 1.9 | Punt Ret GM | 1.0 |
| 8.1 | Punt Ret Avg | 11.8 |
Betting Trends
| ALA | Betting Trends | KANST |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 0-2-1 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
| 37.67 | Avg Score | 42 |
| 17 | Avg Opp Score | 28.67 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 0-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 36.67 | Avg Score | 40.67 |
| 36 | Avg Opp Score | 20.33 |
| ALA | Betting Trends | KANST |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 1-3-1 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
| 34.8 | Avg Score | 36.8 |
| 17.8 | Avg Opp Score | 24.6 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 35.8 | Avg Score | 33.8 |
| 30.6 | Avg Opp Score | 21.2 |
| ALA | Betting Trends | KANST |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 8-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
| 4-5-1 | ATS W/L/P | 8-2-0 |
| 41.4 | Avg Score | 34.8 |
| 19.7 | Avg Opp Score | 23.2 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 3-7-0 | ATS W/L/P | 7-3-0 |
| 36.5 | Avg Score | 32.9 |
| 26.7 | Avg Opp Score | 17.5 |
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Alabama Crimson Tide
Last time out, Alabama finished their regular season with a 49-27 home win over rivals Auburn. The Tigers led 7-0 early, but Alabama took a 14-7 lead into the second quarter. Alabama extended their lead to 35-14 into the half and continued their dominance in the second half.
Bryce Young went 20/30 for 343 yards, three touchdowns, one interception, and added one touchdown on the ground. Alabama ran the ball 34 times for 173 yards, a 5.1 average, and four touchdowns in the win. Defensively, Alabama allowed 395 total yards and recovered two Auburn fumbles.
Through 12 games, Alabama is scoring 40.8 points per game and gaining 475.5 yards, 278.3 through the air and 197.3 on the ground. Defensively, the Crimson Tide allow 18.0 points and 311.3 yards, 186.0 passing and 125.3 rushing.
Kansas State Wildcats
Kansas State played #3 TCU in the Big 12 Championship and came away with a 31-287 overtime win. The loss in the Big 12 Championship Game will be disappointing, but the Horned Frogs were playing with fire all season and they finally got burned. Kansas State led most of the game and got a big goal line stand in OT to lead them to victory. The Wildcats covered the one-point spread.
Will Howard went 18/32 for 199 yards, two touchdowns, zero interceptions, and added one touchdown on the ground. Deuce Vaughn ran the ball 26 times for 130 yards and one touchdown in the win. Defensively, Kansas State allowed 469 total yards and forced two TCU turnovers, one interception and one recovered fumble.
After 13 games, Kansas State is scoring 33.2 points per game and gaining 420.2 yards, 210.5 through the air and 209.6 on the ground. Defensively, the Wildcats allow 20.1 points and 365.8 yards, 216.9 passing and 148.9 rushing.
