Missouri vs Alabama Picks and Prediction – 10/26/2024

The No. 19 ranked Missouri Tigers visit Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa on Saturday to play the No. 7 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in a Southeastern Conference clash. Missouri improved to 6-1 overall and 2-1 in SEC play following a 21-17 victory over the Auburn Tigers. Quarterback Brady Cook helped lead Missouri to the victory after returning from a trip to the hospital earlier in the game following a negative MRI. Keep up to date with all the college football action, with our college football picks.

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook has thrown for 1,545 yards with seven touchdowns and one interception. Cook has been sacked 13 times. The leading rusher is Nate Noel with 503 yards and three touchdowns while the leading receiver is Theo Wease Jr with 463 yards and one touchdown reception. Linebacker Corey Flagg Jr is the leading tackler with 38. Missouri's defense has made 16 quarterback sacks and intercepted five passes.

The Alabama Crimson Tide dropped to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in SEC play following its 24-17 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday. Alabama was held to 314 yards of total offense and committed to turnovers while allowing Tennessee 408 yards of total offense. Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe threw for 239 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has thrown for 1,722 yards with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions. Milroe has been sacked 13 times. Jam Miller is the leading rusher with 402 yards and five touchdowns while Milroe has rushed for 330 yards and 11 touchdowns. Ryan Williams is the leading receiver with 649 yards and seven touchdown receptions. The Alabama defense has made 16 quarterback sacks and intercepted seven passes.

Missouri is coming off a big victory over Auburn while Alabama was defeated by Tennessee last time out. Missouri may not win this matchup straight up but the Tigers will play well enough on the road to cover a nearly two-touchdown spread. Missouri has covered the number in 13 of its last 18, while Alabama has struggled, failing to cover the nut in four of the last six. Final Score Prediction, Alabama Crimson Tide wins but falls short ATS 30-23.