Mississippi State vs Alabama Betting Preview
An SEC showdown is set for Saturday night when the Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-2, 2-2 in SEC) visit the Alabama Crimson Tide (6-1, 3-1). Mississippi State probably ruled themselves out of the SEC – West race this past weekend. Alabama finds themselves in second in the division, just half a game back of the Ole Miss Rebels. UniBet Sportsbook has the opening line at Alabama -22 and the over at 61 points scored.This game will air live on ESPN.
Through seven games, Mississippi State is scoring 35.4 points per game and are gaining 427.6 yards per game, 333.0 through the air and 94.6 on the ground. Defensively, the Bulldogs are averaging 21.9 points against, and 375.1 yards allowed, 222.3 passing and 152.9 rushing.
After seven games, Alabama is scoring 45.0 points per game and are gaining 513.0 yards per game, 276.3 through the air and 236.7 on the ground. Defensively, the Crimson Tide are averaging just 18.1 points against, and 296.0 yards allowed, 197.6 passing and 98.4 rushing.
Mississippi State vs Alabama Prediction
Last time out, Mississippi State visited the #22 Kentucky Wildcats and left with a bad 27-17 defeat. It was a lifeless first half that saw the teams tied at three going into the half, but things got better in the third quarter. Kentucky took a 13-10 advantage into the fourth quarter and were able to hold off a late Bulldogs rally. Will Rogers went 25/37 for 203 yards, one touchdown, and one interception on the night. Defensively, Mississippi State allowed 478 total yards and forced two Kentucky turnovers, one interception and one recovered fumble.
Alabama visited the #6 Tennessee Volunteers and lost 52-49 in what was the game of the year so far. I am not sure how to explain what happened in this game, but it was one of the more entertaining games you’ll see. Tennessee dominated the first 20 minutes, or so, but Alabama scored 17 unanswered points and took the lead early in the third. The fourth quarter was crazy in this one as Alabama looked to win the game with a 49-yard field, with 21 seconds left, but it was missed. Tennessee drove 40 yards in 13 seconds to get in field goal range and eventually hit the game winning field goal as time expired. Bryce Young went 35/52 for 455 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions on the night. Jahmyr Gibbs ran the ball 24 times for 103 yards, a 4.3 average, and three touchdowns in the loss. Defensively, the Crimson Tide allowed 567 total yards and forced two Tennessee turnovers, one interception and one recovered fumble.
Series History: Alabama has won 14 consecutive meetings and lead the all-time series 84-18-3.
Pick: I would not want to play Alabama this week. The Crimson Tide win big. Stop by the College football predictions section for free daily ATS picks
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Mississippi State Bulldogs
Alabama Crimson Tide
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
MSPST | Passing | ALA |
---|---|---|
16.8 | CMP | 17.5 |
29 | ATT | 29.5 |
57.8 | CMP% | 59.3 |
181.8 | Y/G | 191.1 |
6.3 | Y/A | 6.5 |
1.3 | TD/G | 1.2 |
Defense/Offense
MSPST | Passing | ALA |
---|---|---|
19.3 | CMP | 14.9 |
28.3 | ATT | 23.2 |
67.9 | CMP% | 64 |
204.7 | Y/G | 220.4 |
7.2 | Y/A | 9.5 |
1.8 | TD/G | 1.6 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
MSPST | Rushing | ALA |
---|---|---|
33.4 | ATT | 33.6 |
146.8 | Y/G | 124.9 |
4.4 | Y/A | 3.7 |
1.0 | TD/G | 1.1 |
Defense/Offense
MSPST | Rushing | ALA |
---|---|---|
37.4 | ATT | 40.1 |
145.9 | Y/G | 172.6 |
3.9 | Y/A | 4.3 |
1.2 | TD/G | 2.3 |
Special Teams
MSPST | Special Teams | ALA |
---|---|---|
4.8 | Punts-GM | 4.5 |
40.0 | Punt Avg | 47.2 |
1.9 | Kick Ret GM | 1.7 |
23.9 | Kick Ret Avg | 22.2 |
1.3 | Punt Ret GM | 1.4 |
11.8 | Punt Ret Avg | 8.7 |
Betting Trends
MSPST | Betting Trends | ALA |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
33 | Avg Score | 40.67 |
22.67 | Avg Opp Score | 32.67 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
24 | Avg Score | 47.33 |
25 | Avg Opp Score | 10 |
MSPST | Betting Trends | ALA |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
2-2-1 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
32 | Avg Score | 48 |
22.6 | Avg Opp Score | 21.6 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
24.4 | Avg Score | 43 |
28.6 | Avg Opp Score | 12.6 |
MSPST | Betting Trends | ALA |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
5-4-1 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
33.1 | Avg Score | 40.1 |
22.8 | Avg Opp Score | 19 |
AWAY | HOME | |
4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 9-1-0 |
6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
27.4 | Avg Score | 40.4 |
26.4 | Avg Opp Score | 14.5 |
Head to Head
Teams Last 10
Mississippi State vs Alabama Betting Stats
Bulldogs
- Mississippi State is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
- Mississippi State is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games against Alabama.
- Mississippi State is 0-10 SU in their last 10 games against Alabama.
- Mississippi State is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on the road.
- Mississippi State is 0-7 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Alabama.
- Mississippi State is 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.
- Mississippi State is 4-10 SU in their last 14 games against an opponent in the West Division.
- The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Mississippi State’s last 20 games played in October.
Crimson Tide
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Alabama’s last 9 games.
- Alabama is 14-2 SU in their last 16 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Alabama’s last 15 games against Mississippi State.
- Alabama is 20-0 SU in their last 20 games at home.
- Alabama is 7-0 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Mississippi State.
- Alabama is 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.
- Alabama is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the West Division.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Alabama’s last 6 games played in October.
- The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Alabama’s last 20 games played in week 8.