While quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts are both banged-up, the top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide won’t need either to get past an overmatched Citadel Bulldogs team that doesn’t come close to comparing to the mighty, defending national champions in flat-out overall talent.
Having said that, while the outcome of the Week 12 matchup between the two schools is not in doubt, it remains to be seen just how many points the Tide will beat The Citadel by. Wit no odds for this matchup on the board right now, let’s get to my expert analysis and prediction on this contest.
Why should you consider backing Alabama if a line becomes available for this contest? Seriously? There are a bunch of good reasons. Alabama has the far better offense. The Crimson Tide lead the nation in fewest points allowed (12.7 ppg). Alabama’s third stringers would all be starting at The Citadel. Alabama can’t afford a loss in this contest. I could go on, but I think you get the idea.
The Citadel vs Alabama NCAA Football Week 12 Spread & Prediction
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- When: Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 12:00 PM ET
- Where: Bryant-Denny Stadium
- TV: SEC
- Radio: TuneIn
- Live Stream: WatchESPN
- NCAA Football Week 12 Odds: OFF / Total: OFF
Weather Forecast
- Clear: 17°C/62°F
- Humidity: 53%
- Precipitation: 0%
- Wind: 4 mph WSW
- Cloud Cover: 14%
- Type of Stadium: Open
Why Bet On The Citadel Bulldogs?
Why should you consider back the Bulldogs if a spread becomes available for this matchup? Well, the most obvious reason is that they’re going to be getting a bunch of points no matter who’s under center for the Crimson Tide. The Citadel will also come into this contest feeling good after winning two straight and three of their last four including their emphatic 42-27 win over Samford last weekend. Running back Lorenzo Ward rushed for 18 times for 88 yards and four touchdowns while quarterback Brandon Rainey ran for 206 yards and another score while tossing one TD pass as well as The Citadel scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to down Samford 42-27 on Saturday. Last but not least, The Citadel could cover a big number if starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa isn’t fully healthy and the Tide are forced to turn to their third string quarterback.Team Statistics
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Why Bet On The Alabama Crimson Tide?
Why should you consider backing Alabama if a line becomes available for this contest? Seriously? There are a bunch of good reasons. Alabama has the far better offense. The Crimson Tide lead the nation in fewest points allowed (12.7 ppg). Alabama’s third stringers would all be starting at The Citadel. Alabama can’t afford a loss in this contest. I could go on, but I think you get the idea.
Team Statistics
Offense:- Average Score For: 48.60
- Total Yards: 539.50
- Pass Yards: 323.70
- Rush Yards: 215.80
- Average Score Against: 12.70
- Total Yards: 282.80
- Pass Yards: 186.50
- Rush Yards: 96.30
The Citadel vs Alabama NCAA Football Week 12 Betting Trends
- The Citadel is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- The Citadel is 1-24 SU in its last 25 games
- Alabama is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Alabama’s last 6 games at home
