The Hilltoppers will play the Crimson Tide on Saturday, August 31st, 2024. The matchup takes place at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024 college football season has begun, with Western Kentucky and Alabama scheduled to matchup at Bryant-Denny Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2023 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Western Kentucky had a 98.33 conference power ranking in the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Alabama in the 2023 season was 99.00.
- Away Western Kentucky - At the end of the 2023 regular season, Western Kentucky had a 3-3 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins.
- Home Alabama - Alabama finished the 2023 regular season with a 6-1 record as a home team. They ranked 2nd in the SEC Conference for home team wins in 2023.
- Points Scored - Western Kentucky wound up 3rd (396) in the C-USA Conference, with Alabama ranked 2nd (476) for points scored in the 2023 SEC Conference.
- Points Against - Western Kentucky finished 3rd (373) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Alabama wound up 7th (266) in the 2023 SEC Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Western Kentucky had a 8-5 regular season overall record, with Alabama notching a 12-2 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Top o' the mornin' to ya, folks! It's time for some college football madness!
The Western Kentucky warriors are stormin' into Bryant-Denny Stadium to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide. It's gonna be a clash of the titans on August 31st.
Last season, the Western Kentucky had a solid 8-5 record, while Alabama dominated with a 12-2 standing. Will the underdogs triumph this time around?
If you're feelin' lucky, head on over to SportsBetting3.com and bet on this game. Don't forget to review the odds below before placing your bets. May the best team win!
Best Hilltoppers at Crimson Tide Odds
| Underdog Western Kentucky | Favorite Alabama |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Western Kentucky | Favorite Alabama |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Alabama is a -34.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Western Kentucky is a +34.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 59.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 59.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Alabama is a -10000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Western Kentucky is a +3000 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Western Kentucky
Alabama
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT | +34.5 -110-34.5 -110 |
Underdog Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +34.5 Western Kentucky underdog bet wins if they lose by 34 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 35 or more.
Favorite Alabama - Alabama bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -34.5 Alabama favorite bet wins if they win by 35 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 34 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Western Kentucky at Alabama Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Western Kentucky
Alabama
First Team To Score
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT | +400-650Bet |
Western Kentucky
Alabama
Both Teams Score 10+
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes -275No +210Bet |
Western Kentucky
Alabama
Both Teams Score 20+
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes +210No -275Bet |
Western Kentucky
Alabama
Both Teams Score 30+
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes +1100No -5000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Week 1 | Western Kentucky vs Alabama Saturday, August 31st, 2024 | ALA 63, WKU 0 Bryant-Denny Stadium | Alabama by 63 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| C-USA | |||||||||
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 63 | 1-0 | 0-1 | W1 |
| SEC | |||||||||
| #4 Alabama | 0-0 | 0.000 | 2 | 0 | 105 | 16 | 2-0 | 0-0 | W2 |
Western Kentucky & Alabama Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Western Kentucky Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Western Kentucky |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Alabama | +900 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Western Kentucky vs Alabama | ALA 63, WKU 0 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Eastern Kentucky vs Western Kentucky | WKU 31, EKU 0 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee | Saturday, September 14th, 2024 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Toledo vs Western Kentucky | Saturday, September 21st, 2024 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Western Kentucky vs Boston College | Saturday, September 28th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | UTEP vs Western Kentucky | Thursday, October 10th, 2024 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State | Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Kennesaw State vs Western Kentucky | Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State | Saturday, November 9th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky | Saturday, November 16th, 2024 12:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Western Kentucky vs Liberty | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 3:30 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Western Kentucky vs Alabama | ALA 63, WKU 0 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | South Florida Stars vs Alabama | ALA 42, USF 16 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Alabama vs Wisconsin | Saturday, September 14th, 2024 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Georgia vs Alabama | Saturday, September 28th, 2024 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 6 | Alabama vs Vanderbilt | Saturday, October 5th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | South Carolina vs Alabama | Saturday, October 12th, 2024 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | Alabama vs Tennessee | Saturday, October 19th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Missouri vs Alabama | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Alabama vs LSU | Saturday, November 9th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Mercer vs Alabama | Saturday, November 16th, 2024 2:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Alabama vs Oklahoma | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Auburn vs Alabama | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Western Kentucky vs Alabama College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 31st, 2024 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Western Kentucky vs Alabama Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Kentucky vs Alabama Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.