Outside of the traditional rivalries, Texas A&M was seen as Alabama’s biggest regular-season game of the season. A preseason top-six matchup, two elite defenses, and exciting young quarterbacks made up for plenty of storylines.
Now, the Aggies have crashed and burned, losing two straight to Arkansas and Mississippi State. The offense has stalled thanks to an early-season injury to starting quarterback Haynes King. Zack Calzada is not the answer for Jimbo Fisher.
Alabama held its end of the bargain, living up to the preseason No. 1 spot they were given by the AP poll. Blowouts against Miami and Ole Miss, plus a squeaker on the road vs Florida have
With the state of both teams, Alabama has opened as a massive 17.5 point favorite on Tipico Sportsbook. It will mark the sixth straight season where the Crimson Tide are favored by at least 17 points.
You can check out the full game odds here:
Line: Alabama -17.5
Over/Under: 51.5
Money Line: Alabama -1000 Texas A&M +600
All Betting Lines are Courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook
Even if the final result is a blowout (I know, I’m contributing to the rat poison), Kyle Field is going to be rocking before the 7 p.m. CDT kickoff. There are few stadiums with better atmospheres in college football.
Nick Saban will have to have Alabama ready to roll for the ruckus road crowd. You can watch the game on CBS this Saturday.
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