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NCAAF
WKU
Hilltoppers
1 - 0
Alabama
Crimson Tide
1 - 0
September 10, 2016, 3:30 PM EDT
 | Bryant-Denny Stadium

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WKU
Hilltoppers
1 - 0
Alabama
Crimson Tide
1 - 0
September 10, 2016, 3:30 PM EDT
 | Bryant-Denny Stadium

  • The defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide were completely dominant in their season opener, crushing the USC Trojans 52-6. The offense took a little bit of time to get rolling, but the defense was excellent from start to finish, holding USC to just six points and 194 total yards. Alabama now returns home, where it is just 2-5 ATS in its last seven games.

    SHARK BITES
    • Alabama is 13-0 SU in its last 13 games.
    • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Alabama's last 6 games against Conference USA.
    • Western Kentucky is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games after a win.

    Western Kentucky has been a consistent money-maker for its backers over the last few seasons, compiling a record of 18-2 SU and 13-6-1 ATS over its last 20 games. The Hilltoppers enter this game with a 7-0 SU and 6-1 ATS record over their last seven games. This team averaged 44.3 points per game last season.

    Since 2011, the Hilltoppers are 5-2-1 ATS in seven games against SEC opponents with three outright wins. Alabama's stingy defense hasn't given Western Kentucky much room to work with in recent meetings however as the Crimson Tide beat the Hilltoppers 35-0 in 2012 and 41-7 in 2008. Both Jalen Hurts and Blake Barnett will likely see playing time on Saturday as Alabama continues to iron out its quarterback pecking order.

    Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

    Those siding with the visitors in this one saw the $WKU Hilltoppers listed as 24-point underdogs earlier this week at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the over under betting line was unavailable earlier in the week, but posted shortly at Sportsbook.

    Odds Shark prediction models pick the Crimson Tide to win this game on Saturday 45-32. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

    WKU Hilltoppers vs Alabama Crimson Tide Matchup

    Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

    The Alabama Crimson Tide currently sport a record of 1-0, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 1-0 ATS. The WKU Hilltoppers are 1-0 and 1-0 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Alabama Crimson Tide post a 1-0 over under record this season, while the WKU Hilltoppers have gone 0-1 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Alabama vs WKU injuries news.

    According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 1-rated Alabama Crimson Tide and the No. 4-rated WKU Hilltoppers in this matchup.

    Recent Outings Betting Recap

    Mike White's 517-yard performance through the air was enough last time out, as WKU earned a 46-14 win over Rice on Thursday at L.T. Smith Stadium.

    Damien Harris tore up the turf for 138 rushing yards in the latest Crimson Tide game, a 52-6 win over the Trojans at AT&T Stadium.

    Betting Trends
    • Western Kentucky is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
    • Western Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
    • The total has gone OVER in 7 of Western Kentucky's last 10 games
    • Western Kentucky is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
    • Alabama is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
    • Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
    • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Alabama's last 6 games
    • Alabama is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

    Next Betting Matchups

    WKU at Miami-OH, Saturday, September 17th
    Alabama at Ole Miss, Saturday, September 17th

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Power Ranking
WKU 51
Alabama 16
Betting Odds Preview

WKU Hilltoppers at Alabama Crimson Tide

The defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide were completely dominant in their season opener, crushing the USC Trojans 52-6. The offense took a little bit of time to get rolling, but the defense was excellent from start to finish. Alabama now returns home, where it is just 2-5 ATS in its last seven games.

Smart Chart
  • WKU
  • 36.43
  • 23.43
  • 13.00
  • 349.43
  • 145.14
  • 227.93
  • 148.29
  • -0.79
  •  
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • Passing Yards
  • Rush Yards
  • Passing Yards Allowed
  • Rushing Yards Allowed
  • Turnover Differential
  • ALAB
  • 41.08
  • 18.15
  • 22.93
  • 276.23
  • 195.69
  • 182.38
  • 130.38
  • 0.15
Head to Head Summary

No data available.

Team Record
WKU Hilltoppers
All Last 3 vs Conf
Record1-01-01-0
Home1-01-01-0
Away0-00-00-0
ATS1-01-01-0
ATS Home1-01-01-0
ATS Away0-00-00-0
Offense46.0046.0046.00
Defense14.0014.0014.00
Diff32.0032.0032.00
Team Record
Alabama Crimson Tide
All Last 3 vs Conf
Record1-01-00-0
Home1-01-00-0
Away0-00-00-0
ATS1-01-00-0
ATS Home1-01-00-0
ATS Away0-00-00-0
Offense52.0052.000
Defense6.006.000
Diff46.0046.000
Head to Head Detail
Search NCAAF DatabaseTeamsScoreRush YardsPass YardsTotal YardsTurnovers
Sep 8, 2012WKU0461782244
ALAB351032253280
Sep 13, 2008WKU7421161582
ALAB412812765572
Betting Odds Trends
WKU Hilltoppers
  • Western Kentucky is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Western Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 7 of Western Kentucky's last 10 games
  • Western Kentucky is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
  • Western Kentucky is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Western Kentucky's last 5 games on the road
Betting Odds Trends
Alabama Crimson Tide
  • Alabama is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
  • Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Alabama's last 6 games
  • Alabama is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
  • Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Injuries
WKU Hilltoppers
  • River Helms TE Is "?" Monday vs Old Dominion, Undisclosed
Injuries
Alabama Crimson Tide
  • No Injuries
Last 5 Games
WKU Hilltoppers
View Game Logs
Date OPP Score SU Line ATS Off. Rush Off. Pass Off. Total Def. Rush Def. Pass Def. Total TO Location
Sep 1, 2016RICE46-14W-17.5/64.5W/U97552649105183288-2Home
Dec 21, 2015USF45-35W-3/69W/O1514616122903075972Away
Dec 5, 2015S.MISS45-28W-7.5/76.5W/U111410521159181340-3Home
Nov 27, 2015MARSHL49-28W-12.5/64W/O17637054631242273-2Home
Nov 21, 2015FIU63-7W-20/65.5W/O25322447773951680Away
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
Sep 3, 2016USC52-6W-13/51.5W/O242223465641301941Home
Jan 11, 2016CLEM45-40W-6.5/50.5L/O138335473145405550-1Away
Dec 31, 2015MICHST38-0W-10.5/45.5W/U15428644029210239-2Home
Dec 5, 2015FLA29-15W-16.5/38L/O233204437151651800Home
Nov 28, 2015AUBRN29-13W-15/47W/U28617946591169260-1Away
Offensive Comparison

No data available.

Defensive Comparison
WKU Hilltoppers
Alabama Crimson Tide

Scoring Allowed

Points Allowed

23.43 18.15

Last 3 Games

14.00 6.00

Yards Per Point

13.66 11.62

Overall Yards Allowed

Total

376.22 312.76

Passing

227.93 182.38

Rushing

148.29 130.38

On Road vs. At Home Yards Allowed

Total

399.38 232.85

Passing

258.75 135.71

Rushing

140.63 97.14
Supergrid
Stat Rank Stat Rank
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense36.431518.159
Away Team Road Passing vs Home Team Home Passing Defense365.002135.711
Away Team Road Rushing vs Home Team Home Rushing Defense145.257097.1417
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense41.08423.4344
Home Team Home Passing vs Away Team Road Passing Defense268.4336258.75101
Home Team Home Rushing vs Away Team Road Rushing Defense218.8619140.6339
Recent Form

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Power Stats
  • WKU
  • 13.66
  • 16.37
  • -2.71
  •  
  • 12.23
  • 10.33
  • 1.9
  •  
  • 4.91
  • 3.95
  • 0.96
  • Yards Per Point
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • Yards Per Pass
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • Yards Per Rush
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • ALAB
  • 11.62
  • 17.53
  • -5.92
  •  
  • 12.83
  • 9.96
  • 2.87
  •  
  • 5.55
  • 3.63
  • 1.92
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