Louisiana-Monroe visits Alabama on Saturday, hoping to send the Crimson Tide to a loss while also covering the spread in college football betting action at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Alabama Crimson Tide were sitting as -39-point favorites earlier in the week at Sportsbook. The total was to be set a bit later in the week for over under betting purposes.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Crimson Tide to win this game on Saturday 47-18. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs Alabama Crimson Tide Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Alabama Crimson Tide are 2-1 so far on the season, and 1-2 ATS vs the point spread. The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, meanwhile, are 1-1 and 1-1 ATS. Those over under betting have seen Alabama go 2-1 and the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks go 1-1 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Alabama vs Louisiana-Monroe injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Alabama Crimson Tide rated this week at No. 5 and the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks sitting at No. 87.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Alabama Crimson Tide No. 38-ranked offense (36.33 PPG) against a Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks defense that ranks No. 78 at 25.5 PPG. The Alabama Crimson Tide passing attack has averaged 288 yards per game, more than the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks give up through the air (146.5 YPG on average).
Defensively, the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks feature the league's No. 94-rated road run defense, allowing 243 yards per game. Alabama, meanwhile, ranks No. 45 in rushing offense at home.
Derrick Henry tore up the turf for 127 rushing yards in the latest Crimson Tide game, a 43-37 loss to the Rebels at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Louisiana-Monroe home to Ga Southern, Saturday, October 3rd
Alabama at Georgia, Saturday, October 3rd