Mike Leach giveth, and he taketh. To illuminate, Leach’s Bulldogs lost earlier this season at a lesser Memphis team. A couple of weeks later, they traveled to Kyle Field and took out Texas A&M. Accordingly, longtime observers just smirked at it all. Leach’s teams are often College Football odds Giant Killers that themselves get killed by weaker opponents. This week Hail State hosts Alabama. While a Bulldog win isn’t likely, would anyone truly be surprised if they pull off the upset? Certainly, Alabama coach Nick Saban knows Leach’s quirky ways. Also, he knows his team needs fine-tuning.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 16, 2021, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, Mississippi |
| Alabama at Mississippi State TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Alabama | -17½ (-110) | 58½ (-110) | -950 |  |
| Mississippi State | +17½ (-110) | 58½ (-110) | +625 | |
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Alabama Crimson Tide at Mississippi State Bulldogs SBG Odds Overview
Some gamblers will overreact to Alabama’s sports betting loss. Further, Hail State’s win at Texas A&M adds to their appeal.
Alabama Crimson Tide Team Overview
Last week Alabama lost at Texas A&M 41-38 as 18.5-point favorites. The game went over a total of 5. As a result, the Crimson Tide is 5-1 straight up, 3-3 against the spread, and 4-2 over/under. Alabama ranks 20th for total offense and 6th for scoring offense. Defensively, the Crimson Tide ranks 17th overall and 42nd for points allowed.
Namely, Seth Small made a 28-yard field goal as time expired, and Texas A&M stunned top-ranked Alabama. Bryce Young threw for 369 yards and three touchdowns for Alabama. At the same time, Jameson Williams had 146 yards receiving. And then Brian Robinson Jr. added 147 yards rushing.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Team Overview
Last week, Mississippi State was on a bye week. Hail State is coming off a 26-22 win at Texas A&M as 7-point dogs. Also, the game went over a total of 45. Mississippi State has a record of 3-2 straight up, 2-3 against the spread, and 2-3 over/under. Hail State ranks 51st for total offense and 77th for scoring offense. While defensively, The Bulldogs rank 28th overall and 70th for points allowed.
Will Rogers threw for 408 yards and three touchdowns. Also, Nathan Pickering sacked Zach Calzada in the end zone late for safety in Mississippi State’s victory. Makai Polk had 13 receptions for 126 yards and two touchdowns to further contribute.
Alabama Crimson Tide at Mississippi State Bulldogs Against the Spread
- On the road, Alabama is 50% against the spread
- As a favorite, the Crimson Tide is 61% vs. the odds
- In conference action, Alabama is 57% against the spread
- As an away team, Alabama is 70% over the total
- As a favorite, the Crimson Tide are 65% over the total
- In conference games, Alabama is 61% over the total
- At home, Mississippi State is 40% against the spread
- As an underdog, the Bulldogs are 43% vs. the odds
- In conference action, Hail State is 40% against the spread
- As a home team, Mississippi State is 73% under the total
- As an underdog, the Bulldogs are 62% under the total
- In conference games, Hail State is 65% under the total
- Alabama is 5-1 against the spread vs. Mississippi State
- The Bulldogs and Crimson Tide are 2-11-1 under the over/under the total
- At Mississippi State, Alabama is 2-3 vs. the odds against the Bulldogs
- These two teams are 1-8 over/under the total at Hail State
Alabama Crimson Tide at Mississippi State Bulldogs SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, look for the Tide to Roll with a vengeance with the College Football odds.
Alabama at Mississippi State SBG Best Bet: Alabama Crimson Tide.