The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide (-37) are gearing up to welcome the Arkansas State Red Wolves to Alabama. This critical daytime matchup will start at 3:30 p.m. ET and ESPN2 will televise the action.
Arkansas State Red Wolves at Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview
Alabama has been tabbed as the heavy favorite and is currently giving up 37 points to Arkansas State. Oddsmakers have placed the over/under (O/U) at 63.5 points, and this game will probably have some live betting possibilities.
Sharp bettors have been leaning toward the over. The game’s total was placed initially at 62.5.
The Red Wolves are 0-1 against the spread (ATS) and have gained 0.0 units so far. The team has posted an O/U record of 0-0. The Crimson Tide have gained 0.0 units this season. The team is 1-0 ATS and owns an O/U record of 1-0.
The Red Wolves have gone 1-0 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Crimson Tide are also 1-0 SU.
The Red Wolves are hoping to stay unbeaten following a 48-21 win over Southeast Missouri State last weekTheir defense allowed the Redhawks to rush for 122 yards on 31 attempts, including two rush TDs. Marquis Terry had a good day for the Redhawks in that one with 77 rushing yards and a score on nine attempts. On the offensive side of the ball, Justice Hansen completed 26-of-36 passes for 423 yards, six touchdowns and one interception. Armond Weh-Weh (50 yards on 12 rush attempts) and Marcel Murray (54 yards on 10 carries) led the running attack in the win while Kirk Merritt (five receptions, 55 yards) and Justin McInnis (four catches, 48 yards, one TD) shared the receiving duties.
Alabama is coming off of a 51-14 win over Louisville. The defensive secondary allowed the Cardinals to air it out for 252 yards and two touchdowns. Seth Dawkins had a productive outing in the loss, posting 68 yards and a score on three catches for Louisville. As a group, the Tide collectively completed 17-of-26 passes for 297 yards and two touchdowns. Tua Tagovailoa went 12-for-16 for 227 yards and two touchdowns while Jalen Hurts was five-of-nine for 70 yards. Najee Harris (30 yards on 8 rush attempts, one TD) and Damien Harris (55 yards on 7 carries) handled the ground game in the win as Devonta Smith (four receptions, 99 yards) and Jerry Jeudy (four catches, 64 yards, two TDs) led the receiving attack.
It appears that the Tide could own the advantage when it comes to RB efficiency. Their backfield produced 5.7 yards per carry last season while their defense allowed a YPC of 2.7 to opponents. The Red Wolves rushed for 4.0 yards per carry last year while allowing a YPC of 3.6 to opposing runners..
NCAA Pick: Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
SU Winner – Alabama, ATS Winner – Arkansas State, O/U – Under
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The Alabama defense has sacked opposing QBs four times this year. Arkansas State has produced 3 sacks.
Each team has lost one fumble this year
The Red Wolves created 17 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Crimson Tide put up a whopping 36 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Red Wolves offensive line gave up 35 sacks last season. Their defense created 35 sacks.
Crimson Tide quarterbacks were sacked 27 times last season. Their defense got to opposing quarterbacks 40 times
The Red Wolves produced 38 passing touchdowns last season.
The Crimson Tide threw for 28 passing touchdowns last season.
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