Duke vs Alabama 8/31/19 - College Football Betting Picks & Odds
Duke Blue Devils vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
CFB: 3:30 PM EST
Aug. 31, 2019
TV: abc
Latest Odds : ALA -34.5 Total 58
The Duke Blue Devils meet the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday August 31 in Atlanta, Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the opening game of the college football regular season for each team.
The Duke Blue Devils were 8-5 last season improving from 7-6 the season before. Duke defeated Temple in the Independence Bowl 56-27. The Blue Devils lost star quarterback Daniel Jones to the NFL, but will replace him with Quentin Harris. The running game will be led by Deon Jackson, while the top receiver returning for Duke will be Chris Taylor.
Alabama finished its season 14-1 with the only loss in the College Football Championship game to the Clemson Tigers 44-16. Returning to guide the offense for Alabama will be quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Alabama is ranked No. 1 or No.2 in all preseason college football polls. The defense must replace several top players but the recruiting class each year brings in top talent that seamlessly steps in and takes over.
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Last season Quentin Harris threw for just 437 yards, seven touchdowns and one interception in a backup role for Duke. Deon Jackson returns at running back and last season rushed for 847 yards and seven TDs. The top returning receiver for Duke is Chris Taylor how last season caught 31 passes for 419 yards with three touchdowns.
Last season Tua Tagovailoa passed for 3,966 yards, 43 touchdowns and just six interceptions. Tua rushed for another 190 yards and scored five touchdowns on the ground. Najee Harris is the leading running back returning from last season. Harris had 783 yards rushing with four touchdowns in 2018. Jerry Jeudy tops all returning receivers from last season with 1,315 yards and 14 TDs.
Recent Betting Trends:
Duke is 8-0 ATS in its last 8 as the underdog
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Blue Devils last 6
Alabama is 1-4 ATS in its last 5
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Tide’s last 5 when favored
Free Betting Pick: Alabama Crimson Tide -34.5
Alabama will easily win this, but the question is by how much. The Crimson Tide has several top skill position players back, but the defense has had to retool and that may be the only possible reason this game stays within the spread, but that is doubtful. Take the Tide to roll early, roll often and roll up the score. Final Score Prediction, Alabama Crimson Tide wins and covers ATS 52-7