Ole Miss Rebels at Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Pick
In what promises to be an anticipated and potentially thrilling matchup, the Ole Miss Rebels are set to venture to Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium to face the formidable Crimson Tide of Alabama. Currently ranked 15th in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll, the Ole Miss Rebels boast an unblemished 3-0 record for the season, with a recent convincing 48-23 triumph over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
On the other hand, the Alabama Crimson Tide, once preseason favorites at #2, have experienced a notable drop in their ranking to 13th following their loss to Texas, where they managed just 17 points in a road game.
As the Crimson Tide prepare to defend their home turf, they are the favored team according to oddsmakers, with Alabama holding a -7 point spread and a total score prediction of 56.5. The moneyline reflects Alabama’s favoritism, listed at -270, while the Rebels are deemed underdogs at +220. This clash between the Rebels and the Crimson Tide is primed to be a captivating showdown.
Kiffin Smells Blood in the Air
Lane Kiffin is determined to maintain the blistering pace of his offense, which currently ranks fourth in the nation in scoring with an impressive 52+ points per game. Additionally, their passing game ranks within the Top 10, accumulating over 349 yards per game, a testament to the offensive prowess they’ve displayed.
Jaxson Dart, their newly appointed starting quarterback, has made quite an impact by tossing seven touchdowns in his first three games. Kiffin also knows the Crimson Tide are as vulnerable as ever right now.
Remarkably, Dart also leads the Rebels in rushing, amassing 213 yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries. In the passing department, his primary target is Jordan Watkins, who has amassed nearly 300 receiving yards this season through 15 receptions and a touchdown. Ole Miss stands among the five remaining undefeated teams in the SEC, adding an extra layer of excitement to this upcoming game.
Ole Miss is now entering a pivotal stretch of games, beginning with this matchup. Following this contest, they will host the LSU Tigers before enjoying a bye week, and then they’ll embark on a trip to Auburn to maintain their unblemished record.
Crimson Tide Struggling Behind Center
The Alabama Crimson Tide find themselves in dire need of a rapid offensive resurgence. Their struggles on the offensive front were glaringly evident in their loss to Texas, where they managed a mere 24 points. Furthermore, a meager three-point halftime score against South Florida left Crimson Tide supporters baffled.
Jalen Milroe, their starting quarterback, has had a lackluster start to the season, amassing just 449 passing yards and five touchdowns, with two interceptions in his two games played. While these statistics are respectable, they fall short of the elite level expected from a team with National Championship aspirations.
During their contest against South Florida, Ty Simpson and Tyler Buchner were given opportunities but struggled, completing only 10 of 23 attempts for 107 yards. The Crimson Tide are eager to revitalize their passing game, with Isaiah Bond being a focal point, having accumulated 152 yards on ten receptions and a touchdown this season. Without a thriving passing attack, they must extract more production from their primary running back, Roydell Williams, who has registered just one touchdown thus far.
Currently, the Crimson Tide are averaging 32.3 points per game while allowing 14.7 points defensively.
Kiffin Collects Monster Win
The Ole Miss Rebels are just a better team right now. It’s hard to imagine that Alabama loses at home, but that’s what happens here. For the second time in a row, the Crimson Tide lose at home. This time, it’s Ole Miss. Take the Rebels and their passing game and bet them +220 over Alabama.
