Indeed, the Arkansas Razorbacks are justifiable underdogs to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Sam Pittman was not the first choice when he was hired. But Arkansas fans took an immediate liking to Pittman. He had coached the offensive line for the Razorbacks a few years before becoming HC. And he was immediately loved for being the runt of the coaching litter. Pittman has done a solid College Football betting job at Arkansas. But this year has been rough. And a date at Alabama won’t make things easier on Saturday.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 14, 2023, 12 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Bryant Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Arkansas | +19½ -110 | 48½ -110 | +755 |  |
| Alabama | -19½ -110 | 48½ -110 | -1110 | |
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Arkansas Razorbacks Team Overview
Last game, the Arkansas Razorbacks lost 27-20 against the Ole Miss Rebels as 13-point road dogs. The game went under the offshore betting total of 61.5. Arkansas has a record of 2-4 straight up, 3-3 against the spread, and 4-2 over/under the total. Arkansas ranks 112th for total offense, 81st for passing, 114th for rushing, and 53rd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 433rd overall, 52nd against the pass, 48th against the rush, and 68th for points allowed. Also, Alabama ranks 13th for fewest turnovers lost and 25th for takeaways.
KJ Jefferson led Arkansas with 25 of 39 passing for 252 yards. Including touchdown passes of 3 and 17 yards to Ty Washington, who finished with seven receptions for 90 yards. The first scoring pass lifted Arkansas to an early 7-0 lead. Also, the Razorbacks got field goals, a career-best 56 yards, and 26 yards from Cam Little in the third quarter. And then Washington’s 17-yard scoring reception to take a 20-17 lead. The Rebels then scored the final 10 points. Overall, Arkansas finished with 288 yards of total offense but only 36 yards rushing. The Razorbacks had ten penalties for 70 yards, along with the two turnovers.
Alabama Crimson Tide Team Overview
Last game, the Alabama Crimson Tide won 26-20 against the Texas A&M Aggies as 2.5-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 45. Alabama has a record of 5-1 straight up, 4-2 against the spread, and 4-2 over/under the total. Alabama ranks 88th for total offense, 85th for passing, 84th for rushing, and 56th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 19th overall, 31st against the pass, 25th against the rush, and 14th for points allowed. Also, Alabama ranks 43rd for fewest turnovers lost and 30th for takeaways.
Namely, Jalen Milroe passed for a career-high 321 yards. Jermaine Burton caught two touchdown passes as No. 11 Alabama overcame a mountain of mistakes to beat Texas A&M. Now the Tide has taken control of the SEC West. Burton had nine catches for 197 yards for the Crimson Tide. Correlate that Milroe, the Texas native, completed 21 of 33 passes and was sacked six times.
The Aggies got within one score when coach Jimbo Fisher elected to have Randy Bond kick a 20-yard field goal with 2:11 remaining. But Alabama recovered an ensuing onside kick and moved the chains for a first down to run out the clock. Alabama committed 14 penalties, including nine false starts, for 99 yards and turned the ball over twice.
Arkansas at Alabama SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Arkansas lacks College Football Betting firepower against the strong Alabama defense.
Arkansas at Alabama SBG Best Bet: Alabama Crimson Tide.