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NCAAF
Alabama
Crimson Tide
5 - 0
Arkansas
Razorbacks
4 - 1
October 08, 2016, 7:00 PM EDT
 | Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium

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Alabama
Crimson Tide
5 - 0
Arkansas
Razorbacks
4 - 1
October 08, 2016, 7:00 PM EDT
 | Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium

  • The Arkansas Razorbacks are often the overlooked team in the SEC, but conference powerhouse Alabama has not taken it easy on the Hogs. The Crimson Tide have won the past nine games against the Razorbacks while averaging 36.9 points per game. This SEC rivalry continues in Fayetteville on Saturday.

    Shark Bites
    • The road team is 2-5 ATS in the past 7 games between Alabama and Arkansas.
    • Alabama is 9-0 SU and 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games against the SEC.
    • Arkansas is 7-22 SU in its last 29 games against its conference.

    It’s time for Alabama to prove it is truly the best team in the nation, as the Crimson Tide face three consecutive games against ranked teams, two of them on the road. Jalen Hurts has been the model of consistency for Alabama, as the freshman has completed 62.9 percent of his passes with no turnovers in the past four games.

    Not to be outdone, Arkansas quarterback Austin Allen has been one of the best in the country recently. The junior has thrown for 10 touchdowns with no turnovers in the Razorbacks’ past four games.

    Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

    The home Arkansas Razorbacks were 13-point underdogs in this NCAA football battle at Sportsbook earlier (watch for line movement). No over under line was available early in the week, but was set to be posted shortly.

    Odds Shark prediction models pick the Crimson Tide to win this game on Saturday 45-28. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

    Alabama Crimson Tide vs Arkansas Razorbacks Matchup

    Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

    The Alabama Crimson Tide will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 3-2 ATS against the spread this season, while the Arkansas Razorbacks are 2-3 ATS. Alabama is 2-3 on the over under betting totals; Arkansas is 2-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Arkansas vs Alabama injuries news.

    The Arkansas Razorbacks sit at No. 28 in the current College Football Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the Alabama Crimson Tide are at No. 2 on that chart.

    Statistical Matchup

    The game also pits Arkansas's No. 45-ranked offense, averaging 36 PPG, against a Alabama defense that ranks No. 9 this week at 13 PPG. The Arkansas aerial game is averaging 246.4 yards per game, more than the Alabama Crimson Tide secondary allows through the air, 188 YPG per game.

    In comparing defenses, the Alabama Crimson Tide own the league's No. 22-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 106 yards per game when on the road. Arkansas, on the other hand, rates No. 41 this week in generating rushing yards at home.

    Recent Outings Betting Recap

    Calvin Ridley hauled in 11 passes for 174 yards against the Kentucky defense in the team's last game, leading Alabama over the Wildcats 34-6 on Saturday.

    Betting Trends
    • Alabama is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
    • Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
    • Alabama is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
    • Alabama is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
    • Arkansas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
    • Arkansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
    • Arkansas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Alabama
    • Arkansas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Alabama

    Next Betting Matchups

    Alabama at Tennessee, Saturday, October 15th
    Arkansas home to Ole Miss, Saturday, October 15th

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Power Ranking
Alabama 4
Arkansas 65
Betting Odds Preview

Alabama Crimson Tide at Arkansas Razorbacks

The Arkansas Razorbacks are often the overlooked team in the SEC, but conference powerhouse Alabama has not taken it easy on the Hogs. The Crimson Tide has won the past nine games against Razorbacks while averaging 36.9 points per game.  This SEC rivalry continues in Fayetteville this Saturday.

Smart Chart
  • ALAB
  • 39.87
  • 20.13
  • 19.74
  • 337.73
  • 150.00
  • 217.13
  • 85.53
  • -0.53
  •  
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • Passing Yards
  • Rush Yards
  • Passing Yards Allowed
  • Rushing Yards Allowed
  • Turnover Differential
  • ARK
  • 30.92
  • 22.92
  • 8.00
  • 213.31
  • 228.38
  • 213.77
  • 153.85
  • -0.46
Head to Head Summary

No data available.

Team Record
Alabama Crimson Tide
All Last 3 vs Conf
Record5-03-02-0
Home4-02-01-0
Away1-01-01-0
ATS3-21-20-2
ATS Home3-11-10-1
ATS Away0-10-10-1
Offense44.0043.3341.00
Defense13.0016.3324.50
Diff31.0027.0016.50
Team Record
Arkansas Razorbacks
All Last 3 vs Conf
Record4-12-10-1
Home3-02-00-0
Away1-10-10-1
ATS2-31-20-1
ATS Home1-21-10-0
ATS Away1-10-10-1
Offense36.0039.3324.00
Defense23.2019.3345.00
Diff12.8020.00-21.00
Head to Head Detail
Search NCAAF DatabaseTeamsScoreRush YardsPass YardsTotal YardsTurnovers
Oct 10, 2015ARK14441762201
ALAB271342623962
Oct 11, 2014ALAB14661612272
ARK13892463353
Oct 19, 2013ARK0165912563
ALAB523521805320
Sep 15, 2012ALAB522252134380
ARK058791375
Sep 24, 2011ARK14172092262
ALAB381972003970
Sep 25, 2010ALAB242271944212
ARK20643574213
Sep 26, 2009ARK7631912541
ALAB351342914250
Sep 20, 2008ALAB49328744021
ARK14922173094
Sep 15, 2007ARK383011494503
ALAB411233274503
Sep 23, 2006ALAB231182433611
ARK24172972693
Betting Odds Trends
Alabama Crimson Tide
  • Alabama is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
  • Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
  • Alabama is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
  • Alabama is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
  • Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
  • Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arkansas
  • Alabama is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arkansas
Betting Odds Trends
Arkansas Razorbacks
  • Arkansas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
  • Arkansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arkansas's last 5 games at home
  • Arkansas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Alabama
  • Arkansas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Alabama
Injuries
Alabama Crimson Tide
  • No Injuries
Injuries
Arkansas Razorbacks
  • No Injuries
Last 5 Games
Alabama Crimson Tide
View Game Logs
Date OPP Score SU Line ATS Off. Rush Off. Pass Off. Total Def. Rush Def. Pass Def. Total TO Location
Oct 1, 2016KENTUC34-6W-37/55L/U1733154887289161-1Home
Sep 24, 2016KENT48-0W-44/50W/U2852175028284166-1Home
Sep 17, 2016O-MISS48-43W-10/53L/O334158492106421527-1Away
Sep 10, 2016WKU38-10W-27/60W/U12435147523216239-1Home
Sep 3, 2016USC52-6W-13/51.5W/O242223465641301941Home
Arkansas Razorbacks
View Game Logs
Date OPP Score SU Line ATS Off. Rush Off. Pass Off. Total Def. Rush Def. Pass Def. Total TO Location
Oct 1, 2016ALCORN52-10W-50/68L/U353206559155158313-3Home
Sep 24, 2016TEXA&M24-45L7/52L/O1203714913662255911Away
Sep 17, 2016TEX.ST42-3W-28.5/61W/U22624146722831050Home
Sep 10, 2016TCU41-38W10/58W/O180223403195377572-2Away
Sep 3, 2016LATECH21-20W-21.5/52L/U106191297792122911Home
Offensive Comparison

No data available.

Defensive Comparison
Alabama Crimson Tide
Arkansas Razorbacks

Scoring Allowed

Points Allowed

20.13 22.92

Last 3 Games

16.33 19.33

Yards Per Point

12.23 14.28

Overall Yards Allowed

Total

302.66 367.62

Passing

217.13 213.77

Rushing

85.53 153.85

On Road vs. At Home Yards Allowed

Total

308.4 316

Passing

216.40 184.56

Rushing

92.00 131.44
Supergrid
Stat Rank Stat Rank
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense39.87522.9240
Away Team Road Passing vs Home Team Home Passing Defense324.208184.5622
Away Team Road Rushing vs Home Team Home Rushing Defense131.4084131.4454
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense30.924620.1318
Home Team Home Passing vs Away Team Road Passing Defense206.6786216.4053
Home Team Home Rushing vs Away Team Road Rushing Defense254.78792.008
Recent Form

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Power Stats
  • ALAB
  • 12.23
  • 15.04
  • -2.8
  •  
  • 13.33
  • 11
  • 2.33
  •  
  • 4.11
  • 2.65
  • 1.46
  • Yards Per Point
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • Yards Per Pass
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • Yards Per Rush
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • ARK
  • 14.28
  • 16.04
  • -1.75
  •  
  • 13.53
  • 12.3
  • 1.23
  •  
  • 5.05
  • 4.02
  • 1.03