USF at Alabama odds, picks and predictions

The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0) welcome the USF Bulls (1-0) to Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Alabama vs. USF odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

South Florida kicked off its season with a 48-3 win as a 43-point home favorite over Bethune-Cookman Aug. 31 as the Under (59.5) hit. QB Byrum Brown managed the game well with 152 passing yards, and RB Kelley Joiner chipped in with 78 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. WR Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen led the receiving group with 73 yards on 5 catches. But with Alabama up next, the Bulls will need to seriously up their game, especially when it comes to protecting Brown and handling Bama’s explosive offense.

Alabama kicked off the season in style, showing why it’s always in the national championship conversation. The Crimson Tide covered as 34-point favorites in a 63-0 win over visiting Western Kentucky Aug. 31 with the Over (59.5) cashing. QB Jalen Milroe was on point, completing 7 of 9 passes for 200 yards and 3 touchdowns. RB Justice Haynes didn’t need many touches to make an impact, racking up 102 rushing yards and a touchdown on just 4 carries. WR Ryan Williams turned 2 catches into 139 yards and 2 scores, proving the Tide’s big-play potential. On defense, Alabama was rock solid, shutting out Western Kentucky and stifling its offense. At home, the Crimson Tide look set to keep rolling, especially against USF.

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USF at Alabama odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:20 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): USF +2400 (bet $100 to win $2,400) | Alabama -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
• Against the spread (ATS): USF +30.5 (-105) | Alabama -30.5 (-115)
• Over/Under (O/U): 63.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

USF at Alabama picks and predictions

Prediction

Alabama 49, USF 17

PASS.

Obviously, you should never make a -10000 bet, which is why you should focus on the spread for this game.

BET ALABAMA -30.5 (-115).

Alabama’s got the talent, depth, and home-field advantage to blow USF out of the water. Even though the Bulls looked decent last game, they’re about to face a whole new level of competition. Alabama should dominate from start to finish, and with a 9-3 record ATS in its last 12 games, taking it to cover the spread looks like a smart move.

BET OVER 63.5 (-110).

USF’s offense has been on a roll, putting up 45 or more points in its last 3 games going back to last year. Meanwhile, Alabama has been a safe bet for the Over, hitting it in 8 of its last 10 games.

After putting up 63 points in Week 1 against Western Kentucky, the Crimson Tide are clearly in scoring mode. With both teams capable of lighting up the scoreboard, this game should easily hit the Over. Expect a lot of points on the board in this one.

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