This upcoming Saturday afternoon, the Alabama Crimson Tide will host the Texas A&M Aggies in a matchup that has become crucial for the team from Tuscaloosa.
Having lost back-to-back games against Georgia and Tennessee, Alabama now has two losses on the season, which means that the Crimson Tide's potential College Football Playoff hopes rest on not picking up a third going forward. This will not be easy from here on against the Tide's remaining schedule, which starts Saturday at home against the Aggies.
Alabama and Texas A&M are set to meet Saturday for the first time since 2023, with this also the Aggies' first trip to Tuscaloosa since 2022. Because of this, it will also mark Alabama's first time facing Texas A&M under Kalen DeBoer.
The Aggies
come to Tuscaloosa sitting at 4-3 overall (1-3 SEC). Texas A&M is coming off a nonconference win over The Citadel, but prior to that, had dropped three of their last four games against Kentucky, LSU, and Missouri.
Here are the latest odds for Saturday's matchup between the Crimson Tide and Aggies, as well as a prediction for the game.
Alabama vs. Texas A&M Week 8 game odds:
Odds according to FanDuel as of Monday, Oct. 19:
- Spread: Alabama (-14.5)
- Money Line: Alabama (-720), Texas A&M (+500)
- Over/Under: 50.5
Alabama vs. Texas A&M Week 8 prediction, pick:
While the Aggies are certain to present some challenges, it's really hard to imagine that Alabama will suffer a third-straight loss Saturday, especially with this played in Tuscaloosa. The early prediction in the week is for Alabama to bounce back Saturday with a big win. Prediction: Alabama 38, Texas A&M 20
Alabama vs. Texas A&M Week 8 channel, start time, streaming:
Alabama will host Texas A&M inside Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Oct. 24. The game will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
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