Data Skrive:
At 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers play at the Alabama Crimson Tide.
The Crimson Tide are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -34.5) versus the Hilltoppers. The over/under for this matchup is 59.5 points.
Keep reading for our preview for this season, and find all of our expert picks here, too!
Betting Odds
Bet $20, Payout $38.52
Alabama -34.5 vs. Western Kentucky
Alabama vs. Western Kentucky Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Crimson Tide (-34.5)
- Moneyline: Crimson Tide (-14286), Hilltoppers (+3000)
- Total: 59.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Alabama vs. Western Kentucky Betting Stats and Info
- Alabama put together an 8-5-0 ATS record last year.
- Alabama won its only game last season when playing as at least 34.5-point favorites.
- A total of nine Alabama games last season went over the point total.
- Western Kentucky covered six times in 11 games with a spread last season.
- Western Kentucky and its opponent combined to hit the over six out of 11 times last season.
Alabama vs. Western Kentucky Key Players
Alabama Crimson Tide
- Last year Jalen Milroe recorded 2,834 passing yards (202.4 per game) while going 187-for-284 (65.8%) and throwing for 23 touchdowns with six interceptions. He added 531 rushing yards on 161 carries with 12 touchdowns.
- Jase McClellan rushed for 890 yards on 180 carries (63.6 yards per game) and scored eight touchdowns a season ago.
- Last year Roydell Williams rushed for 560 yards on 111 carries (40 yards per game), with five rushing touchdowns.
- Last season Jermaine Burton grabbed 39 passes for 798 yards (57 per game) with eight touchdowns.
- Isaiah Bond also tacked on 668 receiving yards on 48 catches and four touchdowns. He was targeted 78 times, and averaged 47.7 yards per game.
- Amari Niblack caught 20 passes on 34 targets for 327 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 23.4 yards per game.
- Dallas Turner boasted an impressive stat line of 11 sacks, 13 TFL and 54 tackles last year.
- Caleb Downs’ 2023 campaign saw him total 106 tackles, three TFL, and two interceptions.
- Terrion Arnold picked off five passes and tacked on 60 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and seven passes defended last season.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
- Austin Reed racked up 3,340 passing yards (256.9 per game) with a 61.5% completion percentage last season (289-for-470), throwing for 31 touchdowns with 11 interceptions.
- Elijah Young picked up 474 rushing yards (36.5 per game) and scored three touchdowns. He also added 20 catches for 247 yards with three receiving TDs.
- Last year Markese Stepp rushed for 310 yards on 69 carries (23.8 yards per game), with three rushing touchdowns.
- Last year Malachi Corley was targeted 114 times and notched 79 catches for 989 yards and 11 touchdowns.
- Dalvin Smith also tacked on 50 grabs for 513 yards and six touchdowns. He was targeted 73 times, and put up 39.5 receiving yards per game.
- Easton Messer caught 42 passes on 57 targets for 484 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 37.2 receiving yards per game.
- Kendrick Simpkins put together an impressive stat line a year ago, notching eight sacks, seven TFL and 54 tackles.
- Anthony Johnson Jr. intercepted four passes and tacked on 44 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended last season.