The No. 11 Texas Longhorns (1-0) will look to upset the No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0) on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide are significant favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 7.5 points. An over/under of 53.5 points has been set for the contest.
Alabama vs. Texas Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | -7.5 | -105 | -115 | 53.5 | -108 | -112 |
Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Texas (+7.5) | Over (53.5) | Alabama 29 Texas 26 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Alabama | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 56.0 (14) | 37.0 (58) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 7.0 (16) | 10.0 (28) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 0 (1) | 0 (1) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 2 (24) | 3 (9) |
Alabama vs. Texas Betting Insights
Alabama Stats and Trends
- Alabama has won one game against the spread this season.
- The Crimson Tide have been favored by 7.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
- This season, games featuring Alabama have hit the over every time.
- Bama’s outings this year have an average total of 52.0, 1.5 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Texas Stats and Trends
- Texas has not won against the spread this season in one opportunities.
- Texas has yet to hit the over in any game this year.
- Texas has a 59.0-point average over/under in their contests this season, 5.5 more points than this game’s point total.
Alabama Players to Watch
- This year Jalen Milroe has recorded 194 yards through the air (194.0 yards per game) while completing 72.2% of his passes, with three touchdowns and zero interceptions. He also has 48 rushing yards on seven attempts (plus two scores), averaging 48.0 YPG.
- So far this year Jase McClellan has run for 39 yards (39.0 per game), with one touchdown.
- Isaiah Bond has reeled in five passes for a team best 76 yards plus one touchdown. He averages 76.0 receiving yards per game.
- Jermaine Burton has tacked on three receptions (on zero targets) for 62 yards, scoring one touchdown.
- Amari Niblack is averaging 49.0 yards per game, with two catches for 49 yards and one touchdown.
- This season Chris Braswell leads the team with one sack and has added one TFL and four tackles.
- Caleb Downs has collected five tackles and one TFL to lead the team in tackles so far.
- Jaylen Key has a team-high one interception and has tacked on four tackles and one pass defended in one game this season.
Texas Players to Watch
- Quinn Ewers has thrown for 260 yards while completing 63.3% of his passes, with three touchdowns and zero interceptions (260.0 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball eight times for 12 yards and one touchdown.
- Jaydon Blue has taken 10 carries for a team-leading 55 rushing yards (55.0 per game).
- Jonathon Brooks has 52 yards on 12 carries (52.0 yards per game). He also has two catches for 42 yards and one touchdown.
- This season Xavier Worthy has seven receptions and leads the team with 90 yards (90.0 per game).
- Jordan Whittington has also added 47 yards on four catches. He has been targeted zero times and averages 47.0 receiving yards.
- Ja’Tavion Sanders has caught two passes on zero targets for 44 yards and one touchdown, averaging 44.0 yards per game.
- Ethan Burke has registered a team-leading one sack, while adding one TFL and four tackles.
- David Gbenda’s six tackles make him the team’s tackle leader.
- Jaylan Ford has a team-high one interception and has tacked on five tackles and one pass defended in one game this season.
