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The No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide (8-1) and the Kentucky Wildcats (6-3) collide in a SEC tilt on Saturday afternoon. Alabama has completely dominated this matchup historically. The Crimson Tide lead the all-time series 38-2-1, including a seven-game win streak. In 2020, Alabama dominated Kentucky 63-3 in Tuscaloosa.

Kickoff from Kroger Field in Lexington is set for noon ET. The Crimson Tide are 11-point favorites in the latest Alabama vs. Kentucky odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points is 47. Before making any Kentucky vs. Alabama picks, be sure to check out the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a stunning profit of well over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Alabama vs. Kentucky and just revealed its picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine to see the model's CFB picks. Here are several college football odds and trends for Kentucky vs. Alabama:  

  • Alabama vs. Kentucky spread: Crimson Tide -11
  • Alabama vs. Kentucky over/under: 47 points
  • Alabama vs. Kentucky money line: Crimson Tide -459, Wildcats +358
  • ALA: Alabama has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of last 13 games
  • UK: Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games
  • Alabama vs. Kentucky picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why Alabama can cover

Alabama has hit its stride in recent weeks, playing better on both sides of the ball. The Crimson Tide are fourth in the SEC in total defense (325.4) and pass defense (205.9) but sixth in run offense (119.6). Additionally, they are fourth in team sacks (29). Junior linebacker Dallas Turner is explosive off the snap with strong hands. Turner leads the team in sacks (7) with 38 total tackles. 

Senior linebacker Chris Braswell is impactful in both the run and pass game. Braswell has excellent awareness and superb speed off the edge. The Maryland native has recorded 34 total tackles, 6.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Sophomore cornerback Terrion Arnold is an athletic and instinctive playmaker in the secondary. Arnold leads the team in pass deflections (8) with 45 total tackles and two interceptions. See which team to pick here.

Why Kentucky can cover

Kentucky's defense has a chance to keep the Wildcats in this one. They are currently seventh in the conference in total defense (347.2) and fourth in run defense (110.8). Sophomore defensive back Maxwell Hairston is constantly finding himself around the football to make plays. The Michigan native is second on the team in total tackles (54) with five interceptions and two defensive touchdowns. 

Junior linebacker Trevin Wallace is a disruptive defender on the second level. Wallace wraps up well and does a great job generating pressure. The Georgia native is tied for first on the team in sacks (4.5) with 51 total tackles. In his last outing against Mississippi State, Wallace logged nine total stops and one sack. See which team to pick here.

How to make Kentucky vs. Alabama picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 54 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in over 50% of simulations. You can only see the model's picks at SportsLine.

So who wins Alabama vs. Kentucky, and which side of the spread hits over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has notched a profit of well over $2,000 on its top-rated college football spread picks, and find out.