Alabama Crimson Tide
American Football NCAAF Doak Campbell Stadium Sat 30 Aug 15:30
Florida State Seminoles (FSU)
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  5. Stats
  6. Standings

College Football Betting Preview: Alabama vs Florida State

Alabama battle Florida State in this NCAAF Week 1 matchup at Doak Campbell Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, August 30. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Will Points Be at a Premium?

The -115 about Under 50.5 points makes lots of appeal and represents value in our eyes. We’re not sure that Florida State and Alabama can combine to reach that total.

Two Teams Defeated in Last Game

In their most recent outing, Alabama Crimson Tide fell 19-13 to the Michigan Wolverines in the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium.

Florida State Seminoles were beaten in their last game, losing 31-11 at home to the Florida Gators at Doak Campbell Stadium.

Quarterbacks

Alabama vs Florida State Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Alabama vs Florida State with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

Let’s go Under the 50.5 points total as we think this number is unlikely to be reached. The two college football teams might lack the combined scoring power and -115 can be backed.

We only make our college football picks after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Alabama vs Florida State stats:

  • The 50.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Alabama games.
  • The 50.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Florida State games at home.
  • The 50.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Florida State games.
  • The 50.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Florida State games.

Under 50.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tommy Castellanos Under 166.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

The odds for Tommy Castellanos (Florida State) to record fewer than 166.5 passing yards are -114. If you agree with our verdict that the line is too high, this QB Passing Yards wager is worth backing.

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Ryan Williams Under 71.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can back Ryan Williams (Florida State) at -114 to end with fewer than 71.5 receiving yards. He could struggle to reach the Player Receiving Yards line, making this prop bet highly appealing.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 50.5
Spread Alabama -13.5
Passing Yards Tommy Castellanos Under 166.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Under 50.5 points followed by Alabama to cover the -13.5 spread. We’ve also gone for Tommy Castellanos (Florida State) to have Under 166.5 passing yards.

There are many options when you place a same game parlay. You can go through the football lines and identify your favorite outcomes before combining the odds on the bet slip. Personalised betting doesn’t come any better.

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Correct Score Prediction

Alabama Alabama logo 28 - 13 Florida State logo Florida State

There are some huge returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Crimson Tide to enjoy a 28-13 winning scoreline.

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Alabama vs Florida State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bama Big Favorites on the Moneyline

Alabama have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -625 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 86% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Florida State, you will find +450 about the underdogs.

The spread is 13.5 and the total points line is currently 47.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 47.5, there are odds of -105.

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Richard Young Favorite to Be First Touchdown Scorer

The First TD Scorer favorite is Richard Young at +460. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to record the last touchdown.

Touchdown

Richard Young (Alabama)
First TD
+460
Anytime TD
-149
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Ryan Williams (Alabama)
First TD
+650
Anytime TD
+105
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Daniel Hill (Alabama)
First TD
+800
Anytime TD
+140
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Dre Washington (Alabama)
First TD
+1100
Anytime TD
+190
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Receiving Yards

Ryan Williams (Alabama)
Over 69.5
-112
Under 69.5
-112
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Germie Bernard (Alabama)
Over 53.5
-112
Under 53.5
-112
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Isaiah Horton (Alabama)
Over 37.5
-112
Under 37.5
-112
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Rushing Yards

Richard Young (Alabama)
Over 58.5
-112
Under 58.5
-112
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Roydell Williams (FSU)
Over 27.5
-112
Under 27.5
-112
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Tommy Castellanos (FSU)
Over 25.5
-112
Under 25.5
-112
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Passing Yards

Micro Betting

There are always opportunities to enjoy college football micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Punt, Turnover or Score Play.

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Doak Campbell Stadium
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Florida State Have Endured Six Defeats in Previous Ten at Home

Florida State have four wins and six losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 19.20 points per contest and giving up 24.10.

Alabama own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 27.40 points scored and 22.20 points allowed.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O50.5 U50.5
Florida State logo Florida State Home Stats 4-6 43.30 19.20 24.10 2 8
Alabama logo Alabama Away Stats 5-5 49.60 27.40 22.20 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O50.5 = Games Over 50.5 Points
  • U50.5 = Games Under 50.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Alabama Crimson Tide logo Alabama Crimson Tide Stats
Florida State Seminoles logo Florida State Seminoles Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
NCAAF Standings Select Season
Atlantic Coast W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Miami 10 2 409 166 243 7-1 3-1 4W
Virginia 10 3 418 267 151 6-2 4-1 1L
Georgia Tech 9 3 397 300 97 5-2 4-1 2L
Pittsburgh 8 4 421 299 122 4-3 4-1 1L
SMU 8 4 395 248 147 5-1 3-3 1L
Louisville 8 4 362 253 109 5-3 3-1 1W
Wake Forest 8 4 322 258 64 5-2 3-2 1L
Duke 8 5 442 373 69 3-3 5-2 3W
NC State 7 5 362 346 16 6-1 1-4 2W
California 7 5 298 318 -20 4-2 3-3 1W
Clemson 7 5 344 245 99 3-4 4-1 4W
Florida State 5 7 396 264 132 5-2 0-5 2L
Stanford 4 8 226 350 -124 4-2 0-6 1L
North Carolina 4 8 231 294 -63 2-4 2-4 3L
Virginia Tech 3 9 257 362 -105 2-5 1-4 4L
Syracuse 3 9 242 419 -177 2-4 1-5 8L
Boston College 2 10 305 393 -88 1-6 1-4 1W
Southeastern W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Georgia 12 1 415 207 208 6-1 6-0 9W
Ole Miss 11 1 447 241 206 8-0 3-1 5W
Texas A&M 11 1 436 263 173 7-0 4-1 1L
Oklahoma 10 2 317 167 150 6-1 4-1 4W
Vanderbilt 10 2 473 263 210 7-0 3-2 3W
Alabama 10 3 406 226 180 6-2 4-1 1L
Texas 9 3 355 237 118 7-0 2-3 2W
Missouri 8 4 386 233 153 6-2 2-2 1W
Tennessee 8 4 489 345 144 5-3 3-1 1L
LSU 7 5 262 220 42 6-1 1-4 1L
Kentucky 5 7 276 317 -41 4-3 1-4 2L
Auburn 5 7 321 248 73 3-4 2-3 1L
Mississippi State 5 7 366 350 16 3-4 2-3 3L
Florida 4 8 259 288 -29 4-3 0-5 1W
South Carolina 4 8 272 265 7 4-4 0-4 1L
Arkansas 2 10 395 406 -11 2-5 0-5 10L