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The Texas A&M Aggies (3-2) will visit the Alabama Crimson Tide (5-0) on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET.
The Aggies are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +24) versus the Crimson Tide (with an over/under of 52 points).
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Alabama vs. Texas A&M
- Game Day: Saturday, October 8, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Stadium: Bryant-Denny Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Tide | -24 | -109 | -112 | 52 | -109 | -113 | -4436 | +1304 |
Alabama Betting Insights
- Texas A&M has covered the spread twice in five opportunities this year.
- One of Texas A&M’s five games with a set total has hit the over (20%).
Alabama Stats & Insights
- Alabama has been shining on both sides of the ball, ranking fourth-best in total offense (525.0 yards per game) and fifth-best in total defense (236.4 yards allowed per game).
- Alabama has been a handful for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (fourth-best with 48.4 points per game) and scoring defense (fifth-best with 11.0 points allowed per game) this year.
- Alabama ranks 38th in passing yards this season (273.6 per game), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fourth-best in the FBS with 149.0 passing yards allowed per game.
- Alabama has been clicking on all fronts in the running game this season, ranking seventh-best in rushing offense (251.4 rushing yards per game) and 11th-best in rushing defense (87.4 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Alabama has been thriving on both offense and defense in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 16th-best in third-down conversion rate (50.0%) and second-best in third-down conversion rate allowed (21.3%).
- With two forced turnovers (127th in the FBS) against five turnovers committed (29th in the FBS), Alabama (-3) has the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Alabama’s Best Players
- Bryce Young has thrown for 1,202 yards (240.4 ypg) to lead Alabama, completing 67.2% of his passes and recording 14 touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 154 rushing yards on 18 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Jahmyr Gibbs, has carried the ball 43 times for 378 yards (75.6 per game) and two touchdowns. He’s proven to be a dual threat, racking up 207 receiving yards on 19 catches with three touchdowns through the air.
- Jase McClellan has been handed the ball 35 times this year and racked up 256 yards (51.2 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Traeshon Holden’s 228 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 24 times and has totaled 17 catches and four touchdowns.
- Kobe Prentice has put together a 211-yard season so far with one touchdown, hauling in 15 passes on 20 targets.
- Will Anderson Jr. paces the team with 5.0 sacks, and also has 8.0 TFL, 25 tackles, and one interception.
- Alabama’s tackle leader, Jaylen Moody, has 26 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Anderson has a team-high one interception to go along with 25 tackles, 8.0 TFL, five sacks, and one pass defended.
Texas A&M Betting Insights
- Texas A&M is 2-3-0 against the spread this year.
- Out of Texas A&M’s five games with a set total, one has hit the over (20%).
Texas A&M Stats & Insights
- In terms of total offense, Texas A&M ranks 104th in the FBS (335.6 total yards per game) and 58th defensively (358.6 total yards allowed per game).
- Offensively, Texas A&M is bottom-25, accumulating just 21.8 points per game (24th-worst). On the bright side, it is thriving on the other side of the ball, surrendering only 17.8 points per contest (24th-best).
- In terms of passing, Texas A&M ranks 101st in the FBS (205.4 passing yards per game) and 31st on defense (188.4 passing yards allowed per game).
- With 130.2 rushing yards per game on offense, Texas A&M ranks 97th in the FBS. On defense it ranks 97th, giving up 170.2 rushing yards per game.
- Texas A&M ranks 95th in the FBS with a 35.2% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 59th with a 36.1% third-down percentage allowed on defense.
- At -3, Texas A&M has the 100th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with five forced turnovers (96th in the FBS) and eight turnovers committed (77th in the FBS).
Texas A&M’s Best Players
- Max Johnson leads Texas A&M with 517 yards on 43-of-71 passing with three touchdowns compared to zero interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 58 rushing yards (11.6 ypg) on 29 carries.
- Devon Achane has run the ball 81 times for 466 yards, with three touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 15 catches for 92 yards and one touchdown.
- Haynes King has racked up 72 yards on 16 carries with one touchdown.
- Ainias Smith has racked up 291 receiving yards on 15 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Evan Stewart has 18 receptions (on 33 targets) for a total of 197 yards (39.4 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Muhsin Muhammad III has racked up 135 reciving yards (27.0 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Chris Russell has racked up 1.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 2.0 TFL and 21 tackles.
- Texas A&M’s top-tackler, Antonio Johnson, has 26 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
- Jardin Gilbert leads the team with one interception, while also putting up 13 tackles and one pass defended.
