Alabama Vs. Kansas State: Allstate Sugar Bowl Betting Picks, Predictions And Tips – December 31, 2022

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 4, 2022 - Last Updated on December 15, 2022

The Allstate Sugar Bowl will feature a matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Kansas State Wildcats. The Wildcats (+242 moneyline odds to win) will take on the Crimson Tide (-7.5) on December 31, 2022 at 12:00 PM ET on ESPN. The total for the matchup is set at 58 points.

This article references betting data valid as of December 31, 2022 at 12:23 PM ET. Find all the latest odds for this contest in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Alabama Vs. Kansas State Odds

Computer Pick

Computer picks for Alabama vs Kansas State
Spread Over/Under
Kansas State (+7.5) Over (58)

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 Stats (Rank) Kansas State
40.8 (4) Points Per Game 33.2 (29)
18.0 (9) Points Per Game Against 20.1 (18)
278.3 (22) Pass Yards 210.5 (90)
186.0 (17) Pass Yards Against 216.9 (54)
197.4 (28) Rush Yards 209.6 (14)
125.3 (33) Rush Yards Against 148.9 (67)
16 (51) Giveaways 10 (8)
12 (108) Takeaways 24 (7)
-4 Turnover Differential +14

Alabama Vs. Kansas State Betting Insights

Alabama Stats And Trends

  • Alabama’s record against the spread is 5-6-1.
  • As 7.5-point favorites or more, Alabama is 5-6-1 against the spread.
  • This year, five of Alabama’s 12 games have gone over the point total.
  • In six games this year, the Crimson Tide and their opponent have combined for more than 58 points.
  • The point total average for Crimson Tide games this season is 59.8, 1.8 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

Kansas State Stats And Trends

  • Against the spread, Kansas State is 10-3-0 this year.
  • Kansas State has covered every time (1-0) as a 7.5-point or greater underdog this season.
  • Kansas State has seen six of its 13 games go over the point total.
  • Wildcats games have finished with more than 58 points seven times this year.
  • The over/under for this game is 3.9 points higher than the average scoring total for Wildcats games (54.1).

Alabama Players To Watch

  • Bryce Young has thrown for 3,007 yards (273.4 ypg) to lead Alabama, completing 64.1% of his passes and tossing 27 touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 195 rushing yards (17.7 ypg) on 46 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
  • Jahmyr Gibbs’ team-high 850 rushing yards (77.3 per game) have come on 136 carries, with seven touchdowns this year. He’s also added 378 yards (34.4 per game) on 42 catches with three touchdowns.
  • This season Jase McClellan has rushed for 613 yards (51.1 per game) on 105 carries with six touchdowns.
  • Ja’Corey Brooks’ team-high 623 receiving yards (56.6 yards per game) have come on 37 receptions with seven touchdowns.
  • Jermaine Burton has put up a 590-yard season so far (49.2 receiving yards per game) with six touchdowns, reeling in 37 passes.

Kansas State Players To Watch

  • Will Howard leads Kansas State with 1,423 passing yards (237.2 ypg) on 101-of-164 passing with 15 touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season.
  • The team’s top rusher, Deuce Vaughn, has carried the ball 271 times for 1,425 yards (109.6 per game), with eight touchdowns this year. He’s also caught 42 passes for 378 yards (29.1 per game) and three touchdowns.
  • This season Adrian Martinez has rushed for 615 yards (68.3 per game) on 109 carries with 10 touchdowns.
  • Malik Knowles’ team-high 719 receiving yards (55.3 yards per game) have come on 47 receptions with two touchdowns.
  • Phillip Brooks III has grabbed 41 passes for 543 yards (41.8 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
  • Kade Warner’s 41 receptions have netted him 408 yards (34.0 ypg) and five touchdowns.

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