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One of the best wideouts in college football will be featured when Lideatrick Griffin and the Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-2) host the Alabama Crimson Tide (3-1) on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
The Crimson Tide are very big favorites (currently -14.5) in their game against the Bulldogs, with the over/under being 46.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Crimson Tide are -658 and the Bulldogs are +467.)
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Game Info for Alabama vs. Mississippi State
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Starkville, Mississippi
- Stadium: Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | -14.5 | -110 | -110 | 46.5 | -111 | -109 | -658 | +467 |
Alabama Pick Insights
- Alabama is 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Alabama is 1-1 against the spread when favored by 14.5 points or more this season.
- In Alabama’s four games with a set total, two have hit the over (50%).
Alabama Stats & Insights
- Offensively, Alabama ranks 88th in the FBS with 364.8 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 30th in total defense (307.5 yards allowed per contest).
- Defensively, Alabama has been a top-25 unit, ranking 17th-best by surrendering only 13.5 points per game. The offense ranks 61st (30.3 points per game).
- Alabama is averaging 203.3 passing yards per game offensively this season (102nd in the FBS), and is giving up 203.5 passing yards per game (46th) on the other side of the ball.
- From an offensive standpoint, Alabama ranks 63rd in the FBS with 161.5 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 32nd in rushing yards allowed per contest (104).
- Alabama is averaging a 47.3% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 32nd in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 31st, allowing a 32.3% third-down conversion rate.
- Alabama has forced five total turnovers (74th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over four times (30th in the FBS) for +1a turnover margin of +1, 50th-ranked in college football.
Alabama’s Best Players
- Jalen Milroe has compiled 674 yards (168.5 ypg) on 44-of-66 passing with six touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 120 rushing yards (30 ypg) on 38 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- The team’s top rusher, Jase McClellan, has carried the ball 52 times for 263 yards (65.8 per game), scoring two times.
- Roydell Williams has collected 198 yards on 38 carries, scoring one time.
- Jermaine Burton’s leads his squad with 189 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on eight receptions (out of 11 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
- Isaiah Bond has hauled in 11 receptions totaling 162 yards, finding the end zone one time as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Amari Niblack has hauled in five grabs for 97 yards, an average of 24.3 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Dallas Turner has collected 4.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up six TFL and 18 tackles.
- Caleb Downs is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s picked up 25 tackles.
- Terrion Arnold leads the team with one interception, while also putting up 23 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
Mississippi State Betting Insights
- Mississippi State is 1-3-0 against the spread this season.
- In Mississippi State’s four games with a set total, two have hit the over (50%).
Mississippi State Pick Insights
- Mississippi State is generating 388 total yards per game on offense this season (74th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 400.3 total yards per contest (96th-ranked).
- Mississippi State is compiling 30.8 points per game on offense this season (57th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 27.3 points per game (87th-ranked) on defense.
- Mississippi State has been struggling against the pass, ranking 14th-worst with 280 passing yards allowed per game. It has been more effective offensively, generating 245.8 passing yards per contest (58th-ranked).
- In terms of rushing, Mississippi State ranks 83rd in the FBS on offense (142.3 rushing yards per game) and 51st on defense (120.3 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Mississippi State’s offense has been struggling on third down, ranking 17th-worst in the FBS with a 32.7% third-down conversion rate. It has been more productive on defense, giving up a 40.4% third-down rate (79th-ranked).
- Mississippi State has a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 15th-best at +4.
Mississippi State’s Best Players
- Will Rogers has racked up 979 yards on 60.7% passing while collecting six touchdown passes with one interception this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Jo’Quavious Marks, has carried the ball 63 times for 352 yards (88 per game) with four touchdowns. He’s also caught 14 passes for 105 yards.
- Michael Wright has rushed for 95 yards on 10 carries with one touchdown.
- Griffin has hauled in 388 receiving yards on 20 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring three touchdowns as a receiver.
- Justin Robinson has put together a 144-yard season so far. He’s caught 12 passes on 17 targets.
- Zavion Thomas’ eight receptions (on 15 targets) have netted him 108 yards (27 ypg).
- Nathaniel Watson has three sacks to lead the team, and also has two TFL, 26 tackles, and one interception.
- So far Jett Johnson leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has collected 34 tackles, three TFL, three sacks, and two interceptions this season.
