No. 7 Alabama is set to take on Oklahoma in a new SEC matchup this weekend, with expert football analysis predicting a strong advantage for the Crimson Tide. Despite being ranked 9th in the College Football Playoff bracket and with a 4-2 SEC record, Alabama needs to maintain momentum to secure a playoff spot. Meanwhile, Oklahoma, with a 1-5 conference record, has seen a decline since their SEC debut and faces an uphill battle.
According to the Football Power Index model, Alabama is heavily favored to win, with the Crimson Tide projected to be 13.3 points superior to Oklahoma. This forecast aligns with the current spread, where Alabama is a 13.5 point favorite. FanDuel Sportsbook has set the total points at 46.5 and the moneyline odds heavily in favor of Alabama.
Betters are overwhelmingly siding with Alabama, with 74 percent expecting the Crimson Tide to win by more than two touchdowns and cover the spread. The FPI model also gives Alabama a 73.5 percent chance to make the College Football Playoff, with a projected 10.1 wins for the season.
On the other hand, Oklahoma is predicted to win only 5.5 games and has a 47 percent likelihood of reaching a bowl game. The FPI model, which uses a combination of key analytics and simulations, gives rankings not based on talent but on projected point margin per game against an average team on a neutral field.
The game is scheduled for Saturday, November 23rd in Norman, Oklahoma, with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. Central Time and will be aired on ABC network.
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