2009 North Texas at Alabama Betting Preview: Odds, Trends & Injuries

Last Updated on September 19, 2009 8:36 am by admin

Home in Alabama

Alabama opened the season with a win over a top 10 opponent and now, the No. 4 Crimson Tide has one final tune up prior to SEC play when they host North Texas on Saturday at 12:20PM ET from Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Bet North Texas at Alabama

Alabama defeated another Sun Belt Conference team last weekend, when it easily got past Florida International 40-14.

Alabama outgained 516-214 in the victory, and held the Golden Panthers to 1 yard rushing. Greg McElroy threw for 241 yards on 18-of-24 passing with a touchdown. Trent Richardson rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries, as the Crimson Tide tallied 275 yards rushing. Mike McCoy caught five passes for 100 yards with a touchdown as well. Defensively,

Alabama totaled five sacks with one interception.

North Texas use to be a power in the Sun Belt, getting as high as a 9-4 record in 2003, but in the last two seasons, the Mean Green haven’t won more than two games in a single season. This season, under third-year coach Mike Dodge, North Texas won the season opener at
Ball
State 20-10, but lost last week at home against

Ohio, 31-30 in double overtime. The Mean Green only allowed 232 yards of offense to the Bobcats, but turned the ball over four times and committed nine penalties. Riley Dodge threw for 117 yards in the loss while Cam Montgomery rushed for 88 yards.

Oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com have made
Alabama 38.5-point home favorites over
North Texas on Saturday afternoon. The over/under total for this game has been established at 52.5.

College Football Week 3 Betting Trends
ALABAMA is 1-1 against the spread versus
NORTH TEXAS since 1992

ALABAMA is 2-0 straight up against
NORTH TEXAS since 1992

North Texas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games

North Texas is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games

Alabama is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games

Alabama is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games
Week 3 College Football Injury Report
NORTH TEXAS

No significant injuries.

ALABAMA

No significant injuries.

North Texas at Alabama Current Odds

North Texas Mean Green +38.5 Over 52.5

Alabama Crimson Tide -38.5 Under 52.5

Bet North Texas at Alabama

Posted: 9/19/09 8:36 AM ET