The New Mexico State Aggies (1-8) and No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide (8-1) meet Saturday for a non-conference game in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Kickoff from Bryant-Denny Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the New Mexico State vs. Alabama odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.
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The Aggies 1-8 record leaves them tied for last among the Independent schools as they ride a five-game losing skid into Saturday. New Mexico State’s lone victory this year was a 43-35 defeat of the FCS South Carolina State Bulldogs in Week 3.
NMSU is 99th nationally in points scored and 122nd nationally in rush yards per game while ranking 120th or worse in total yards allowed per game, passing yards allowed per game and points allowed per game.
The Crimson Tide picked up a 20-14 victory over the LSU Tigers Saturday. QB Bryce Young was 24-for-37 passing for 302 yards and 2 touchdowns against 0 interceptions.
Alabama’s ground attack was nearly non-existent as RB Brian Robinson Jr. led the team with 18 yards on 13 carries, although he did pick up his 12th rushing TD of the season.
Alabama is fifth nationally in rush defense, allowing just 89.7 yards per game, and is fourth nationally with 43.0 points scored per game.
New Mexico State at Alabama odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. ET.
- Money line: OTB
- Against the spread (ATS): New Mexico State +51.5, -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Alabama -51.5, -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 67.5, O: -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | U: -112 (bet $112 to win $100)
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2021 betting stats:
- ML: New Mexico State 1-8 | Alabama 8-1
- ATS: New Mexico State 6-3 | Alabama 5-4
- O/U: New Mexico State 5-4 | Alabama 5-4
New Mexico State at Alabama head-to-head
Saturday will mark just the second time these two schools have faced each other. Alabama picked up a 62-10 home victory Sept. 7, 2019, in the first meeting.
The Aggies are 5-0 ATS in their last five road games and 3-1-1 ATS in their last five against SEC teams. The Crimson Tide are 8-0 in their last eight against teams with losing records and 11-3 ATS in their last 14 home games.
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