The 15th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tides (5-2, 2-2 SEC) are set to host the 21st-ranked Missouri Tigers (6-1, 2-1) in an SEC matchup on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers are coming off a home win against the Auburn Tigers by a score of 21-17. Running back Marcus Carroll carried the ball 8 times for 40 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Brady Cook completed 11 of 22 passes for 194 yards.
The Tide are coming off an away loss against the Tennessee Volunteers, losing 24-17 in Week 8. In that game, quarterback Jalen Milroe completed 25 of 45 passes for 239 yards and had 1 touchdown with 2 interceptions. Running back Jam Miller carried the ball 12 times for 42 yards.
Will Alabama find a way to bounce back, or will the Tigers continue Alabama’s disappointing season?
Missouri Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Missouri Tigers | +13.5
-108 |
Over 55
-108 |
+370 |
| Alabama Crimson Tide | -13.5
-112 |
Under 55
-112 |
-485 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Missouri Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Match Details
- Fixture: Missouri Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
- Date and Time: Saturday, October 26th, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET
- Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Key Stats
Missouri Tigers
The Missouri Tigers enter 6-1, averaging 31.71 points per game this season. Running back Nate Noel leads the team in rushing, averaging 71.86 yards per game, and has 2 touchdowns. That said, Noel has been ruled out for this game, so the Tigers will turn to Marcus Carroll. Quarterback Brady Cook averages 220.71 passing yards per game and has completed 63.10% of his passes. So far this season, he has thrown 7 touchdowns and 1 interception.
Wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. is averaging 66.14 receiving yards per game and has scored 1 touchdown. Luther Burden III is averaging 63.86 receiving yards per game and has 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Missouri has 5 interceptions and 15 sacks. The Tigers are allowing 15.57 points per game.
Alabama Crimson Tide
The Alabama Crimson Tide enter the game 5-2, averaging 38.67 points per game this season. Running back Jam Miller leads the team in rushing, averaging 57.43 yards per game with 5 touchdowns. Quarterback Jalen Milroe averages 246.0 passing yards per game and is completing 68.40% of his passes. This season, he has thrown 13 touchdowns and 6 interceptions.
Wide receiver Ryan Williams averages 92.71 receiving yards per game and has 7 touchdowns, while Germie Bernard is averaging 54.42 receiving yards per game with 2 touchdowns. From a defensive standpoint, Alabama has 8 interceptions and 17 sacks. They are allowing 18.17 points per game.
Prediction
It is fair to say that Alabama is not having the season they would have hoped for. After beating Georgia in an instant classic a few weeks ago, the Tide have gone 1-2 over their next three games, losing to Vanderbilt and Tennessee, while barely beating South Carolina. Despite this, the Tide are still nearly two-touchdown favorites against Missouri.
Missouri on the other hand, avoided an upset against Auburn in a game where their quarterback left, went to the hospital, and then returned to lead the Tigers to a comeback victory. They seem to be facing the Crimson Tide at the right time given their struggles, so there is plenty of reason to believe Missouri can keep this game close.
Simply because of the mentioned struggles from Alabama, we are going to back Missouri to cover in this game. However, our pick will be Missouri on the alternate spread of +14.5 to cover a possible Alabama win by two touchdowns.
Final Pick
Missouri Tigers Alternate Spread -14.5 (-131)
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