Penn State vs Alabama | Predictions

Saturday, September 11, 2010

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#18 Penn State @ #1 Alabama – 7:00 PM ET on ESPN

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Penn State made short work of Youngstown State in its opener with a 44-14 win behind freshman QB Robert Bolden. Alabama knocked off San Jose State 48-3 with a punishing ground game that gained 247 yards. The Crimson Tide did not miss RB Mark Ingram against the Spartans but they will against the Lions. Penn State stays in this one until the end to give the Tide an early scare.

Prediction: Penn State +12 – Bet Now

Odds: Penn State: +12 – Alabama: -12 – Over/Under: 44

Team records:

• Penn State: 1-0 SU, 0-1 ATS
• Alabama: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS

Penn State Nittany Lions most recently:

• When playing in September are 8-2
• When playing on grass are 8-2
• After outgaining opponent are 8-2
• When playing outside the conference are 9-1

Alabama Crimson Tide most recently:

• When playing in September are 9-1
• When playing on grass are 10-0
• After outgaining opponent are 10-0
• When playing outside the conference are 9-1

A few betting trends to consider:

• Penn State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
• Penn State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
• The total has gone OVER in 4 of Penn State’s last 6 games on the road
• Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
• Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next up:

• Penn State home to Kent State, Saturday, September 18
• Alabama at Duke, Saturday, September 18

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