Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners Prediction, 11/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: Memorial Stadium in Norman, OK

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Sooners (+14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

Memorial Stadium is the site where the Oklahoma Sooners (5-5) will try to defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide (8-2) on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Oklahoma opens this game as 14.0-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is 47.5.

The Alabama Crimson Tide head into this matchup 8-2 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Crimson Tide played against the Mercer Bears and took home the win by a score of 52-7. In all, they had 77 plays which gave them a total of 508 yds. The Alabama Crimson Tide rushed the ball a total of 42 times and totaled 189 yds, earning them an average of 4.5 yds per attempt. In the running game, the Crimson Tide conceded 62 yds on 24 tries, which is an average of 2.6 yds per rush allowed. Alabama relinquished 15 pass completions on 22 attempts for a total of 140 yds, and a completion rate of 68.2%.

The Crimson Tide have racked up 4,382 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Alabama has amassed 16 passing touchdowns and 37 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 11 times. Alabama has earned 218 1st downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 82 penalties for 767 yds. As a team they're averaging 192.1 yards on the ground which ranks them 29th in D-1. Concerning scoring points, the Alabama Crimson Tide are sitting at 39.5 PPG.

The Crimson Tide sit in 10th in the country in terms of the opposition scoring, giving up 16.9 points per contest. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.6 yards per tote and 132.2 rushing yards per contest on the season. In total, they have allowed 1,322 rushing yards through 10 games. When it comes to yards via the pass, the Crimson Tide have given up 1,925 yards which has them ranked 35th in college football. They have relinquished 192.5 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 58.9%. In total, they are giving up 324.7 yards per outing which ranks them 32nd in Division 1. They have given up 11 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 8 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Sooners step onto the field holding a record of 5-5 for this season. When they last played, the Sooners went home defeated by a final of 30-23 against the Missouri Tigers. Oklahoma conceded 46 attempts on the ground for 135 yds (2.9 yards per rush). The Sooners pass defense gave up a completion rate of 51.9%, relinquishing 143 yds on 14 for 27 passing. The Sooners finished the contest with a total of 257 yds while running 62 plays (4.1 yds per play). Oklahoma ran the football for 3.4 yds per attempt, finishing with 122 yards on 36 attempts.

In terms of the points being put on the board, the Sooners are ranking 91st in the nation maintaining an average of 25.1 PPG. The Oklahoma Sooners maintain an average of 326.8 yards per game, which is good for 117th in the nation. The Oklahoma offense has compiled 521 yds of penalties on 57 violations, which ranks 79th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 5 picks while allowing opponents to recover 13 fumbles and they have earned 185 first downs. During the season so far, the Sooners have racked up 1,833 passing yards as well as an average of 183.3 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 115th in the nation. They have an average of 143.5 run yards per game and have run for 1,435 yards for this season.

Oklahoma has allowed a total of 1,090 rushing yards (109.0 yards per contest) and 8 touchdowns via the rush this year. They have surrendered 14 touchdowns through the air as well as 210.0 yards/contest, which puts them in 55th in college football. Their defense has 11 fumbles recovered and 6 interceptions this year. The Sooners defense has taken the field for 664 plays, which ranks 69th in the country. The Sooners are surrendering 21.9 PPG, ranking them 41st in college football. Overall, they have allowed 219 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Crimson Tide/Sooners college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Sooners +14.0

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