In this article, we will formulate a Texas A&M vs Alabama Prediction for this College Football Week 8 matchup on Saturday, October 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Alabama Crimson Tide Preview
Alabama has a 5-2 record and a 3-2 record in the SEC. They are coming off a 10-26 road loss against Tennessee and will face LSU and Vanderbilt next.
Offensively, Alabama averages 39.3 points per game, ranking 12th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 21.4 points per game, which is 48th. Alabama averages 416.6 total yards per game (252.7 passing and 163.9 rushing), while allowing 337.9 total yards per game (107 rushing and 230.9 passing).
Keelon Russell leads Alabama with 1,746 passing yards with 67.5% completed passes and 12 touchdowns. Trae’shawn Brown leads the team in rushing yards with 313, while Ryan Williams has a team-high 415 receiving yards and 23 receptions. Defensively, Caleb Woodson has a team-high 53 total tackles (24 of them solo), while Yhonzae Pierre leads the team with 3.5 sacks.
Texas A&M Aggies Preview
Texas A&M has a 4-3 record and a 1-3 record in the SEC. They are coming off a 41-0 home win against The Citadel and will face South Carolina and Tennessee next.
Offensively, Texas A&M averages 29.4 points per game, ranking 71st in the nation, while defensively, they allow 17.1 points per game, which is 27th. Texas A&M averages 356.9 total yards per game (195.7 passing and 161.1 rushing), while allowing 305.9 total yards per game (141.7 rushing and 164.1 passing).
Marcel Reed leads Texas A&M with 1,227 passing yards with 55.7% completed passes and 7 touchdowns. KJ Edwards leads the team in rushing yards with 317, while Isaiah Horton has a team-high 280 receiving yards and 20 receptions. Defensively, Ray Coney has a team-high 37 total tackles (13 of them solo), while Marco Jones leads the team with 2 sacks.
Texas A&M Aggies @ Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Trends: Week 8
Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win
- Alabama has won each of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Texas A&M has lost eight of its last nine October road games against AP-ranked teams.
- Texas A&M has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine games as an underdog.
- Alabama has covered the spread in eight of its last nine home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Alabama has won the first quarter in 16 of its last 17 home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Alabama has won the first half in each of its last 35 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Why the Texas A&M Aggies will win
- The team ranked 13th in the AP Poll has lost each of its last three games.
- Texas A&M has won 10 of its last 11 games in October.
- The team ranked 13th in the AP Poll has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games.
- Texas A&M has covered the spread in three of its last four October games against AP-ranked teams.
- Texas A&M has won the first half in four of its last five games against teams from Alabama.
- Texas A&M has won the first quarter in each of its last five games in October.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Alabama’s last eight games against conference opponents at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Texas A&M’s last four games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Alabama Crimson Tide Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Lotzeir Brooks leads Alabama for receptions (26) this season.
Texas A&M Aggies Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, David Olano/Blake Craig/Patrick Durkin lead the Southeastern Conference for field goals made (11) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Alabama ranks 2nd among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (16.6).
- Alabama ranks 3rd among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (96.6).
- Texas A&M has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 40+ points of any FBS team this season (2).
- Texas A&M ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (1.4).
Texas A&M vs Alabama Prediction
In this Texas A&M vs Alabama prediction, Alabama is coming as -14.5 home favorites. Alabama has a better record but they have back-to-back losses and are 0-2 ATS, while Texas A&M is 2-3 straight up and 1-4 against the spread in its last 5, so I see no value on either side. Alabama’s offense has fallen off a cliff, having scored just 27 points in its last two games and Texas A&M is averaging just 6 points per game on the road. Both teams are also top-50 in the nation defensively, allowing 38.5 points per game combined. Take the under 50 in this one.