- Alabama is a 7.5-point first-half favorite over Ole Miss.
- Odds are favoring the first-quarter total point to go over 17 points.
- There are alternate spread lines on Alabama that are less than 14.5.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Week 5 of college football features a powerhouse matchup in the SEC between the #1 Alabama Crimson Tide and #12 Ole Miss Rebels. Alabama is going into the game as a heavier favorite on the moneyline and are 14.5-point favorites on the spread.
On online sportsbooks, there are several game props to choose from including first-half lines, first-quarter total points, and alternate spreads that are less than 14.5 points.
First Half Spread
First Half Spread
- Alabama -7.5 -115
- Ole Miss +7.5 -105
The moment the ball is kicked off in any game, Alabama is immediately looking to shut out the opposing team and score as quickly as possible. At just 7.5 points, Alabama can easily have their way in the first half and cover the spread.
Alabama is 2-2 in covering first-half spreads this season, however, they are 4-0 when covering 7.5 points in the first half. Also, in their last four games against a top-12 opponent, including the 2020 SEC Championship game and two games in the college football playoffs, they are 4-0 when covering 7.5 points in the first half as well.
Pick: Alabama 1H -7.5
First Quarter Total Points
Alabama Vs. Ole Miss 1Q Total
- Over 17 -135
- Under 17 +105
The college football odds on the Over in the first quarter should be easy money. Both Alabama and Ole Miss are two of the top five highest-scoring teams in the opening quarter this season. Alabama averages 17.3 points in the first quarter while Ole Miss puts up 14 points per first quarter.
Alabama on their own has gone over 17 points in the first quarter twice with 21 points. They have also scored two or more touchdowns in their last three first quarters. Similarly, in Ole Miss’s last three first quarters, they have scored two or more touchdowns. In the last four meetings between the two, the first quarter Over has gone 2-2.
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While both teams are going into the game undefeated, many can expect a hot start and for points to be put up in a hurry.
Pick: Over 17 Points 1Q
Alabama Alternate Spread
Alabama Alternate Spread Vs. Ole Miss
- -4.0 -350
- -4.5 -310
- -5 -300
- -5.5 -290
- -6 -280
- -6.5 -250
Alabama’s alternate spreads for the game could be some of the easiest money anyone could make. So far this season, Alabama has covered the 6.5-point mark in three of their first four games. Looking back at the last five years, they have gone an impressive 66-8 against a 6.5-point spread or better.
Given their dominance over the last five years, those that were planning on betting the Alabama moneyline can find more value betting on Alabama to cover 6.5 points or less. A $100 bet on Bama’s moneyline would give you just $16 profit. $100 bet on their alternate lines between 4.5 and 6.5 could net more than double the moneyline.
Pick: Alabama Alternate Spread -4 to -6.5
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