Missouri Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Missouri Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Crimson Tide (-14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 56

Bryant-Denny Stadium is where the Alabama Crimson Tide (5-2) will go up against the Missouri Tigers (6-1) on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Missouri opens this matchup as 14.0-point underdogs. The over/under is set at 56.

The Missouri Tigers come into this matchup with a record of 6-1 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Tigers took the field against the Auburn Tigers and went home with a win by a final score of 21-17. The Missouri Tigers ended up running the ball 32 different times and totaled 81 yds, which came out to an average of 2.5 yards per carry. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 75 plays which converted into 353 yards. Missouri allowed 17 completions on 29 tries for 176 yds, and a completion rate of 58.6%. On the ground, the Tigers conceded 110 yards on 35 tries, which calculates to 3.1 yds per run allowed.

Regarding scoring points, the Missouri Tigers are averaging 31.7 points per game. As a team they average 172.3 yards on the ground which ranks them 53rd in D-1. The Tigers have earned 2,957 total yards for the year. In terms of scoring, Missouri has amassed 7 passing touchdowns and 17 rushing touchdowns. Missouri has amassed 157 first downs, and they have been called for 40 infractions for 342 yards. They have turned the ball over 4 different times.

The Tigers rank 10th in the country when it comes to team defense, giving up 15.6 points per contest. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.5 yards per running attempt and 115.4 rushing yards per contest this year. During this campaign, they have conceded 808 yards via the ground game in 7 outings. When talking about yards via the pass, the Tigers are conceding 1,103 yards which has them ranked 12th in D-1. They have conceded 157.6 yards per game through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 57.6%. Over the course of this year, they are granting 273.0 yards per game which puts them 9th in Division 1. They have yielded 6 touchdowns through the air as well as 6 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Crimson Tide head into this game 5-2 for this season. For their last game, the Crimson Tide took a loss by a final score of 24-17 against the Tennessee Volunteers. The Crimson Tide finished the contest with a total of 314 yds while running 79 plays (4.0 yards per play). Alabama rushed the ball for 2.2 yards per attempt, finishing with 75 yds on 34 carries. Alabama surrendered 43 running attempts for 214 yds (5.0 yds per rush). The Crimson Tide passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 50.0%, surrendering 194 yards on 14 for 28 through the air.

The Alabama Crimson Tide are averaging 424.0 yards/contest, which ranks them 46th in the nation. The Alabama offense has compiled 548 yards of penalties on 62 infractions, which is 5th in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They average 164.3 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,150 yards for the season. They have thrown 6 interceptions while losing 5 fumbles and they have been able to tally 144 1st downs. When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Crimson Tide are 19th in college football averaging 38.1 points per contest. During this campaign to this point, the Crimson Tide have thrown for a total of 1,818 passing yards along with an average of 259.7 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 37th in D-1.

The Crimson Tide are relinquishing 21.3 points per game, ranking them 44th in the country. Alabama has allowed a total of 989 yards rushing (141.3 yards/game) as well as 8 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the year. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 149 points in total. They have given up 9 touchdowns through the air as well as 210.6 yards/game, which has them in 56th in the country. The Crimson Tide defense has been on the field for 514 plays, which ranks 124th in college football. They have totaled 7 fumbles recovered and 8 interceptions over the course of the season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Crimson Tide -14.0

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