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Alabama Football vs. Wisconsin: Final Odds and Predictions

The time for prognosticating has come to an end, and Alabama Football's matchup with Wisconsin is upon us. Here's the final odds and predictions for the Tide's bout with the Badgers.

By John Mitchell

Aug 31, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) celebrates with wide receiver Cole Adams (7) after scoring a touchdown against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
Aug 31, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) celebrates with wide receiver Cole Adams (7) after scoring a touchdown against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images / Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
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It's gameday for Alabama Fooball and they are in Madison set to take on the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. After back-to-back night games to open the year, we don't have to wait long today as the Crimson Tide plays in the early window as part of FOX's "Big Noon Kickoff."

Alabama comes into the game 2-0 following a blowout win over Western Kentucky in week one and a closer-than-expected tilt with USF in week two that was competitive for 53-and-a-half minutes before the dam broke in the fourth quarter.

The Tide is expected to have star left tackle Kadyn Proctor back, as reports on Friday said that Proctor is expected to play.

It's the first road game of the Kalen DeBoer era, and oddsmakers are still very bullish about the Crimson Tide:

Note: Odds via Fanduel Sportsbook as of 6am CST Saturday morning.

Line: Alabama -16.5
Over/Under: 48.5

Alabama is a big road favorite going into a hostile environment at Camp Randall. The Tide is 1-1 ATS so far this season, easily covering the spread against Western Kentucky, and coming up just short of a back-door cover last week against USF.

Final Prediction:

This will be the biggest test to date for Alabama as they face a capable, well-coached, and disciplined Badgers squad that will be looking for a signature win in Luke Fickell's second year on campus.

While Wisconsin has a talented QB in Tyler Van Dyke who is more than capable of making a young secondary pay for mistakes, I think this contest is a mismatch at both lines of scrimmage. I expect Alabama to bottle up the Badgers ground game, and to get pressure on Van Dyke that forces a turnover a two and allows the Tide to build a comfortable lead.

Offensively, Alabama should be able to dominate up-front, with a massive advantage against the interior of the Wisconsin defensive line on paper.

Look for Alabama to run the ball at will, taking full advantage of the mismatch in the trenches. I expect a competitive game early, but the Crimson Tide to break it open in the second half and cruise to a 3-0 start heading into the bye week.

Alabama 34, Wisconsin 13

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