Arkansas Razorbacks at Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

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— Saturday, November 20th Arkansas Razorbacks @ Alabama Crimson Tide

The Razorbacks take on the Crimson Tide this weekend, and we're all wondering, who's the best bet at the sportsbook? On the surface, it might look like an easy call to take Alabama here, but you might want to dig deeper.

The Razorbacks are 7-3 this year and rank 21st in the nation. Could an upset be brewing for Alabama on Saturday? Or will the Crimson Tide keep on rolling?

Alabama sits at number two in the nation, and for a good reason. They always rank as one of the best teams in college football each season. This week, they have a fairly tough opponent, though.

One that has beaten LSU and Texas A&M, two great football schools. For no reason can the Crimson Tide underestimate the Razorbacks. If they do, it could be trouble for Alabama.

Arkansas Razorbacks: Keys to victory on Saturday over Alabama

Now, the Razorbacks might not get as much attention as other teams, but they're still great. They've gone 7-3 this year and have notable wins over Texas, Texas A&M, and LSU.

They could pull off another huge win here if they can beat Alabama. The only problem is, that is much easier said than done, especially with the Alabama defense. So, how can Arkansas do it?

For starters, they'll need to limit the time that the Alabama offense is on the field. The less time they spend out there, the better for the Razorbacks. They can do this by using their sixth-ranked rushing offense to batter the front lines of Alabama.

The Razorbacks average 233.5 rushing yards per game; they'll need that kind of output on Saturday. The question is, will it be enough?

Alabama Crimson Tide: Keys to victory on Saturday over Arkansas

For Alabama, this season has gone as close to perfect as possible. They're 9-1 on the season, their only loss being to Texas A&M. Their plan to win this game remains pretty simple as well, control the ball and allow their offense to flourish. The Crimson Tide pass for an average of 322.6 yards per game, something they can use against Arkansas. Will that be enough to win, though?

We believe that the Crimson Tide will actually look to control the ball more in this one. If they score too quickly or turn the ball over on downs, it plays right into Arkansas' hand. However, if they control the ball more, the Razorbacks' offense could get cold on the sidelines. This will inevitably lead to a better shot for Alabama to win the game and cover the spread.

Our Pick for Arkansas versus Alabama on Saturday

Each of these teams has a pretty great football team, with a lot of good players. Still, only one team can cover the spread on Saturday. The Crimson Tide comes into this one -20.5-points, a pretty hefty margin. However, we believe they're the best bet on Saturday.

Alabama is 6-4 ATS this year and has a 4-2 ATS record when playing at home. They're familiar with the Razorbacks' play style and can counter it. We believe that the Crimson Tide will cover the spread by 28-points on Saturday and that you should take the over.

DunkelIndex Free Betting Pick: Alabama Crimson Tide -20.5, OVER

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