Unfamiliar Spot for Alabama
Looking at college football odds will show that Kansas State isn’t a team that can be taken lightly, even against Alabama in the Sugar Bowl.
The Kansas State Wildcats have only taken two losses on the season, and both of the opponents who beat them — Tulane and TCU — are both in New Year’s Six bowl games. Kansas State has accomplished this despite having starting quarterback Adrian Martinez miss most of the season with an injury.
In a rare down year for Alabama, the Crimson Tide didn’t win the SEC West. Alabama took two close losses in conference play that kept the Crimson Tide out of the College Football Playoffs. Alabama will hope to make a statement in the Sugar Bowl to show it should have gotten a call.
Let’s check the latest college football odds, stats, injury reports, and college football lines for Alabama vs Kansas. We’ve plenty of NCAA football odds for you to consider.
Crimson Tide Facing Roster Decisions
Former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Bryce Young and star defensive lineman Will Anderson Jr. have both declared for the NFL Draft. However, both Alabama stars have decided to play in the Sugar Bowl. This is good news for the Crimson Tide, but anyone making college football picks must be careful what to do with this information.
In the NIL age, certain coaches may limit players with pro prospects stats and it’s unclear how Alabama coach Nick Saban will handle this. The Crimson Tide are 10-2 straight up and 6-6 against the spread. Alabama is only 3-2 in games played away from home. The Crimson Tide have seen the total go under in seven of their 12 games.
Howard Becoming Established Starting QB
Kansas State junior quarterback Will Howard likely came into 2022 prepared to sit behind Nebraska transfer Martinez. However, Martinez has suffered a number of injury issues that forced Howard into the lineup. He has played well, passing for 1,423 yards while throwing for 15 touchdowns and two interceptions.
When it comes to Las Vegas odds, the Wildcats have been as effective against the spread as any team in the country. Kansas State is 9-3-1 ATS. The Wildcats have covered four straight games against the spread.
Kansas State is a well-rounded team. The Wildcats put up 33.2 points per game, which ranks 33rd nationally. Kansas State only allows 20.1 points per game, which ranks 17th nationally.
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Alabama vs Kansas State Head-to-Head
Anyone looking at scores and odds will see that the Alabama Crimson Tide and Kansas State Wildcats have never played. This is the Wildcats’ first appearance in a New Year’s Six bowl game since the College Football Playoff started in 2014. Alabama has played in 13 of these games, compiling a 9-4 record.
Alabama vs Kansas State Game Information
- Game: Alabama (10-2) vs Kansas State (10-3)
- Location: Caesars Superdome
- Day/Time: Saturday, Dec 31, Noon ET
- Alabama vs Kansas State Live Stream: ESPN
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Alabama vs Kansas State Picks & Prediction
Alabama is a 6½-point favorite over Kansas State. The Crimson Tide has a powerful offense, while the Wildcats have also been effective. Seeing a total in the mid-50s is surprising, as both teams have the ability to put up points quickly.
Neither team is shy about trying to push the ball down the field. The Wildcats also have an efficient running attack and a strong offensive line. While this game isn’t for the national championship, this is a fun matchup between two teams that have a lot of potentials. Kansas State will keep this game close and could win outright, depending on what the Crimson Tide do with their players who are headed to the draft.
While Alabama will be eager to prove it shouldn’t have been left out of the playoff, Kansas State will steal the spotlight and put up a strong performance in the Sugar Bowl.
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